From Alur Chop to Chanar Cutlet: 7 best vegetarian Bengali snacks

Bengali cuisine offers a rich array of delicious vegetarian snacks that are perfect for satisfying your cravings. Here are some of the best Bengali vegetarian snacks.

Shingara is a popular Bengali version of samosas, filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes lentils. It's deep-fried until golden and crispy.

This cutlet is made from fresh paneer (cottage cheese) mixed with spices, shaped into cutlets, and shallow-fried until golden.

Dhokar dalna is a savory dish made from lentil cakes, cooked in a spicy gravy with tomatoes, ginger, and aromatic spices.

Vegetable chops are crispy and spicy croquettes made with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

These are lentil fritters made from ground chana dal (split chickpeas). They are flavored with onions, green chilies, and aromatic spices before being deep-fried.

Sliced eggplant dipped in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy. It's a popular evening snack in Bengal.

These are deep-fried bread stuffed with a flavorful lentil or spiced dal filling. It's a classic Bengali breakfast dish.