Sea Foods you must not miss in Digha
Digha is the favourite destination for many in and around Kolkata. It’s proximity to the city and the beautiful sea beaches make for an ideal holiday. There are lots of places in and around Digha to visit. But Digha is not just about sea beaches and scenic beauty. If you are lover of great food, it could be paradise for you too. The beach town offers a variety of the best seafood, fish delicacies and local Bengali cuisine.
In this blog we examine some of the best food you must not miss out on while you are on a holiday to Digha.
Sea foods of Digha the best you shall ever have
As a fish lover which other place to feast out at than Digha. Be it Pomfret, Bhetki, Tiger Prawns or crabs, Digha has it all in the menu of sea foods. You must try them all. In case you are a vegetarian, you have the options of trying out some continental cuisine. Other than the great food, there could hardly be anything more refreshing than sipping on the sweet and fresh coconut water, all of which are available at low prices on the sea beaches of Digha itself. You could just laze out on the beach with your loved ones while enjoying the coconut water.
The Mouth watering Pomfret fry
The Pomfret fish fry is one of the most popular delicacies you must feed on. This is available almost at most of seaside food stalls. These are available at reasonable rates.
Tiger Prawn options
If you love Tiger prawns then you have a variety of preparations. These may be grilled prawns or prawn cocktails. Another option is the Prawn curry. Among-st the prawn curry “Chingri Macher Malai Curry” is one of the most popular Bengali dishes made with coconut. “Dab Chingri” is another very popular Bengali preparation, loved by many.
Crabs
When in Digha you could also try out the wide range of crab preparations available. These are available in the leading restaurants and even at the food stalls by the sea beach.
Shol fish Curry
Shol fish is a fish widely available in the region. This is a freshwater fish which looks like a snake. This is is prepared in different styles. Most famous Shol Fish dishes are Spanish Fish Fry and Rava Fried Fish.
Pabda fish fry and curry
This is a well known well known fish among Bengalis. The popular fish is prepared in different ways. In the stalls of Digha beach, you will get a lot dishes prepared with Pabda Fish. Most craved dish in Pabda is the one cooked in mustard gravy.
Apart from these in case you don’t mind spending some time travelling for sea foods, you could travel to the nearby town, Shankarpur. This is a place renowned for a wide variety of fish . The dishes prepared here is even more delicious, known for finer quality.
In conclusion we can say food is just another reason why you must holiday at Digha, particularly if you are a “Foodie“.
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