Cham cham, Roshogolla, and other Bengali delicacies on display in Kolkata

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Ladikeni, Rasmalai, Sondesh, Chocolate chips sweet, Roshogolla etc. for sale in a local sweet shop in Kalighat, Kolkata. These Bengali delicacies though being sold in a small shop in a corner of a street nevertheless it attracts a huge number of customers with its rich sweet flavour. West Bengal is known for its rich culture. Bengali ' bhadralok ' are a sophisticated lot who have always romanced the finer things in life, be it literature or films, music or cuisine. Amongst other things like Tagore and Victoria Memorial, Bongs take immense pride in their large selection of delectable mishti . Sweetmeats not only form an integral part of the amazing Bengali cuisine, but are popular with people of all ages, across the country. When it comes to Bengali sweets, whether you have a sweet tooth or