Culinary Delights: Must-Try Foods in Lataguri

1. Momos

Lataguri is mostly occupied by Nepali people, so you must try momos - the Nepali and Tibetan favorite - steamed dumplings. They have varied flavors like veg, chicken, and mutton. You will find small shops and vendors near big tourist sites: steaming plates of momos served with chutney made from tomatoes and chilies. Try these while walking around the town!

2. Bamboo Shoot

The tribal heritage of the region is quite vividly reflected in the bamboo shoot curry, which has its traditional flavor. The people of the Adibashis and Nepalis, among others, love eating bamboo shoots, which they use in most recipes. A bowl of hot, steamy bamboo shoot curry accompanied by boiled rice makes a perfect meal for a chilly day. Fermented and dried bamboo shoots are used in snacks and soups, giving a taste that is unique to the local culinary practices.

3. Fish Curries

Lataguri, flanked by rivers like Raidak and Murti, offers a variety of freshwater fish. After visiting the picturesque Murti River, which is known for its fishing spots, treat your taste buds to a scrumptious fish curry prepared with local fish varieties, especially the famous Boroli fish. Have it with aromatic rice; this is a complete meal for lunch or dinner. The freshness of the food is reflected in the flavors.

4. Tea

No trip to Lataguri is ever complete unless you visit its fabled tea culture. North Bengal tea gardens are popular for their aromatic blends and Lataguri is not an exception to these scintillating teas. Start your day with a hot cup of Dooars tea, rich in texture, smooth, and silky. You will see roadside stalls selling black and milk tea in the good old clay cups. This is a perfect refreshing drink after a day of sightseeing.

5. Dried Fish Pickle

For fish lovers, there must be a dry fish pickle. It is quite a favorite dish among the natives, who eat it together with boiled rice. Pickled in dried fish marinated in spices and oil, this snack tastes explosive. These types come in prawn, hilsa, and Bombay duck. You may even bring home jars of the fragrant pickles.

6. Puri Bhaji

Begin your day with puri bhaji, an old breakfast from the local sweet shops and street vendors. Freshly prepared crispy puris fried to a golden brown are served with aromatic potato curry. Puris, made from dough of maida, soft and puffed, satisfy the palate of locals as well as tourists, a perfect beginning to the day.

7. Sweets

Lataguri also has sweets that have become famous for their availability. For all of you who have a sweet tooth, there are jumbo lengchas with large fried sweets that may be soaked in sugar syrup. Other sweet stuff could be rasgullas, laddoos as well as several other options for Sandeshes on offer in the local sweet stores. Rice cakes can even be tried out for variety. Bhaka pithas, a sweet that finds its origin from the tribal Rajbanshis, adds another dimension to dessert and must be tried too.