Ghugni is not chole but matar and its eaten with several combos - chicken, mutton, pakoras, puris and so much more. Great to see you both enjoy
If you come to Kolkata during winter definitely try patishapta, puli pithe, dudh puli. Also you can try baked rasgolla, baked doi, baked kalakand, monohora, sitabhog, mihidana etc. in sweets and alu kabli, churmur, fishfry, prawn cutlet, prawn kabiraji, topse fry, fish finger as evening snacks. In main course combination of basanti pulao and mutton kosha, bhetki paturi etc.
1. Arsalan me khaye, bohut achcha banata bhi hae, lekin Chitpur ka Royal Indian Hotel me kabhi jaiye.
2. Fuchka ko, purane Kolkata ke log, JOL KOCHURI bhi bolte the.
3. Roshogolla aur mishti doi ko to sab jante hae.....lekin Maratha Ditch ke andar ka purana Kolkata ka mishti hae, GOLAP PATA. A classic example of finest test with the concept of less is much.
Bangali hoyeo ami first time shunlam jol kochuri word ta. Jara bole akhono tara ki ekta dish theke arekta dish er difference bojhena?
That phuchka wale uncle is so cute and humble ❤ Also, Antil ne almost Har dish pe bola you will fall in love with it, he definitely loves Kolkata ka khana😂❤ Good number of places and dishes covered! Awesome video! Muh mein paani aa gaya 🤤
It’s nice to see Antil back in Kolkata and also, great Bengali was spoken 🔥
It seems unnecessary to speak Bung-holi ,if someone is in Kolkata...From what I have learnt, nothing in Kolkata is actually a credit of Bung-holies. Bung-holies were only consumers and followers throughout history...Not creators or pioneers of anything..Kolkata was relevant because of the melting pot of British and other dominating Indian cultures, not because of Bung-holies.
@@Rahul_Singh100 Thank you for your interpretation of history and prejudice. Much appreciated 🙄
lol only oscar awarded filmmaker is a bengali, 3 nobel lawriets are form bengal. Bengalis are way above class than Punjebis khankir chele XD haahahhaha@@Rahul_Singh100
Thank You so much for coming down to Kolkata and covering such beautiful eateries. Lovely video
I'm so happy to see you guys loving Kolkata food. Finally someone actually covering the iconic and authentic zest of Kolkata Street food.. Much love.. ❤
Kolkata British Raj ki capital thi. Aur waha Lucknow ke nawabo ko rebellion ki saza ke taur pe bheja gaya tha. Aur us time PE Aloo Portugese ne newly launch Kiya tha India me. So Aloo nawabo ki biryani ne as an exotic food ke taur pe dala gaya tha. Koi garibi ya bhukhmari nahi thi. Ye sab afwa hai... asli story ye hai. Please don't spread false story.
Hey Raj, there are multiple origin stories for Kolkata Biryani. This might help you- timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/heres-how-wajid-ali-shah-made-the-kolkata-biryani/amp_articleshow/58622647.cms
Also, if at a time of need any ruler and their staff was able to feed their people by creating something nutritious and amazing, I think that's something to take pride in.
@@Antilkachannel ye article bahut accha hai. But Maine Chef Ranveer Brar ki cookbook se aur unke videos me ye dekha tha Is liye bataya
Your content is definitely amazing but the 4 of you i.e Antil, Neeraj, Rohit & Girisha are absolutely the highlight of all your videos. I can watch any of your videos just for the 4 of you. Keep up the awesome work 😊
The first vlog which I like it instant and the unique of you two is , you research before go that places and pronunciation is also perfect and you behavior looks so genuine and natural , thanks for coming to Kolkata ❤❤
Im from Kolkata. Liked ur video a lot. Great Content. Yes Kolkata has lots more to cover. Ek video mey nehi ho sakta. Kolkata mey Chinese aur Momos bhi kafi famous hai
Yesss!!! This is what I was waiting for! TUG fam trying my city's food!
West bengal ki biryani duniya me sabse best hai.
@@rishiketmohanty361 tere bolne se kuch hoga nahi, jo khane ke taste janta hai un logo ko pata hai. Sare achha khana west bengal me hi milte hai.
LoL, the best biryani is from Hyderabad 😂
Biryani from Kolkata and Lucknow don't even hold a candle to it
Lol kolkata people praising their own tasteless food bcoz no one else does
Aap dono ki energy mujhe bohot achhi lagi. And for that, I am hitting the subscribe button!
We want Part 2 of this video 😍
Must Try "Dada Boudi Biryani" of Barrackpore next time ❤
@@souparnadutta9721you cannot match the taste of dada boudi with any other places .....oudh 1590, arsalan, aminia no one can match the fragrance of dada boudi......i donot know why you say this
@user-ORPHIUS_007 bro he's not a regular biryani eater maybe... notun notun dadaboudi te kheyechhe...
Absolutely Barrackpore and Serampore food vlog... You'll forget a few places in Kolkata...
Try authentic Jhal Muri as a evening snack... It's a must try thing in Kolkata ❤
😂I suppose in the last 1000 years of existence, the only dish which is authentically invented by Bung-holies is jhal muri....Suits them and their status...The most cheap, boring and low class snack.💩💩🤣
Was looking for comments like this. Lo thoda attention bhi de diya. Doing some justice to the broken condom during your birth.
yeah right !! Bengal offers cheap food coz we can and we think about people from all classes and we are proud about it. Jjust like your upbringing, sense of social respect and possibility of not being a gentleman is being revealed by this cheap comment of yours. Thanks for being the utmost fool that you are 😊😊. I hope you all the success in the world.@@Rahul_Singh100
great to watch you guys coming in our kolkata and trying our iconic foods❤such a pleasure watching 🥺❤
Want a part 2 please
Such a well put video together video loved it watching fr the 1st time.
Love from Kolkata, thank you very much to come here and explore our food .
But bohot sare miss ho gaye , dubara ao , barbar ao
Give some recommendations for you guys for the next time...
Apanjan:- Large size fish fry,
Chitto dar dokan:- Chicken stew,
Girish Chandra Dey & Nakul Chandra Nandi:- Various types of sandesh,
Balaram Mallick:- Baked Rasogolla,
Maharaja snacks:- Club kachori,
Peter cat:- Chelo Kabab,
And a special festive style authentic Bengali thali in any Bengali restaurant in Kolkata...
💩💩💩Stinky Bung-holi shops with stinky Bung-holi dishes....FYI, Bung-holi dishes aren't what Kolkata is famous for.
Hi Antil, Rohit, Food / places you might like having/visiting next time you visit Kolkata.
1. Have Nizam's roll.
2. Have the Bengali cuisine.
3. Have khirer chop from Bhim Nag sweet shop (this shop is not just known for its sweets but also for its one and only clock with Bengali numbers)
Love from Bengal, Thank you for covering our beloved city such Beautifully.❤❤❤
Loved it sooooooo much. Love you TUG fam. Thank you for vising our city. Next time bakes roshogolla from Balaram Mullick, Tele bhaja and Ghoti Gorom zaroor try karna.
Please try “Dada boudi” biriyani, Mitra cafe’s egg chicken roll and Kareem’s malai phirni next time… you guys will love all of the dishes
@@tee26_05it's better than each and every biryani outlet in Kolkata (I'm from Kolkata so I've tried biryani from innumerable shops iconic as well as local still I'm saying this!)
You both have done great research about all the products. Being from Kolkata I can see the amount of effort you have given to make this video. Every history of each food is bang on. Awesome video.❤
Actually , yes "fuchka", "Golgappe","Panipuri" looks same but ingredients and taste different . I saw it in different states in different way but of course all are unique and flavorful 🥰🥰
If you come to Kolkata during winter you should try "Koraishutir Kochuri" - kachauri stuffed with peas
Seeing this video on time line makes me so much happy that I can't express..nd u guys were in those places I use to visit in my day to day life... it makes me more happy...thank u for coming in Kolkata
I like bengali girls.... Many bengali girls are married to Hindi boys in Delhi.... they look soo cute 😍 love them❤ 😍
Amazing amazing.....no words to say...thank you for visiting our proud KOLKATA
Finally....most awaited video ❤️ much love
Best video of reviewing Kolkata foods... Thanku vai ❤️
KOLKATA is one of the top food destinations not only in India but in the entire World..!!!
@@dr.ajaychauhan1831 the comment said one of and not the only. From what I've heard Indore's is also amazing, so relax doc
Its so satisfying to watch this for the first time i found someone trying the bestest food of kolkata there are many but you guys tried the best dude great great video ❤
I like bengali girls ❤ They r cute 😍
Such a beauty all bengali Girls are 💕 💗 I'm really fond of you all 💖 ❤ 😍
Come to Delhi please 🙏 Many bengali girls are married to Hindi boys in Delhi.... they look soo cute 😍 love them
Chera Parota ,Fish ( ilish mach and prawn),Sukto, Daal,Sada Bhaat , Alur Chop or Different Types of Chop,Moglai,Vetki Fish Fry,Luchi Alurdom ,Paturi and Kachur Sagg ilish macher matha diye r muri ghonto r mutton kossa Must must must try...😊😊 Must visit Banzara Restaurant in Jadavpur (Chinese Food), Kareem's in Newtown (Biriyani), Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor in Jadavpur (Bengali Fiod) must visit this outlet only this place....u definitely like these food 😊😊😊
Thoroughly enjoyed watching you guys enjoying Kolkata food 😊
Another Kolkata video from TUG , ek hee toh dil h kitni baar jeetoge 😍
Really like your presentation, and your efforts in understanding the city and learning the language.
Hatari: fish Manchurian
Peter Cat: Chelo kebab
Gol baari: Kosha mansho(Mutton)
Chowman: Roasted chilli pork(if you eat pork)
6 ballygunge place: fish kabiraji
Bhojohori Manna: Mutton Duckbunglow
Sabir: Mutton Rezala
Nawab Swajed ali kha who was from Lucknow ,at his last period of life he moved to kolkata ...Then he told to his cook that please make biriyani with less spice,less oil but taste was like Lucknow biriyani...The Nawab's cook delicately made this iconic kolkata biriyani with alooooo 😅😀.
The story which you mentioned in the video about kolkata biriyani's alo that is partially correct ...You can search it on Google about Nawab that will be more helpful.loved ur videos Big fan thank you 💓 specially Gattu 😘
So happy you guys have tried biriyani from my favourite place and tried rasogolla..thank you so much.. love you tug ..pls visit again in Kolkata..we love you all❤️
I like bengali girls.... Many bengali girls are married to Hindi boys in Delhi.... they look soo cute 😍 love them❤ 😍
dawg finally a video where no Bengalis and Odias are fighting over who invented roshogolla
Explanation of every food items is very good about this channel.. I am subscribe this channel..
How did you digest to eat so many things in one day? 😂😂😂 Btw I am from Kolkata. Kolkata is not just the City of Joy by name, it gives us delicious food to good culture. Lots of love guys ❤️
Ok, here we go....Kolkata pronunciation 101. Try saying 'Phool' as in flower in Hindi and now 'Phuchka'. Good job...you got it right. Keep the videos coming.
So happy to see u guys happy in Kolkata ...!!!
I'm Bengali... I know the correct spelling... In Bengali "Golgappe" is called "Fuchka" ! Not "Puchka"! 🌝❤️✨
Welcome to Kolkata...
You guys tried some famous street food but miss some...
Hope you try those next time...
Well, not everything you tasted can be categorised as Street Food, but whosoever has guided you has done a decent job, well almost. However, for people who do not live in this city it's a good quick guide👍
Thank you for visit my birthplace and city of love. Please do try other kinds of sweets like sandesh, kachagolla, mishti doi and savory street food like jhal muri, fish cutlet, egg devil, mughlai Paratha to name a few. Also Indo Chinese food as we know it nowadays, started from Kolkata by the Chinese community in old Chinatown so you can try that as well. Another Bengali essential evening snack is alur chop, beguni, phuluri, mochar chop etc with mustard oil infused muri. Must try if you come to Kolkata.
nice to see this video. Hope you cover all the other delicacies as well.
You should try Nalen Gur icecream from Pabrai's they are the inventor of this unique flavour ❤. It's a must try 😍
I'm a hyderabadi bengali but I love both the biryanis... If I want a heavy masala biryani I go with hyderabadi biryani if I want a clean sweet biryani I go with Kolkata biryani...
If you want bawasir go for haydrabadi biriyani...if you want gentlemen's food go for Kolkata biryani....agar biriyani ko salan or raita ka support ki jarurat pade to issa biriyani nahi kahate😂😂😂😂
@@hehesuiii7308 I am not disrespecting anyone's culture. Trying to bust the myth
Areeeeehhhh apto Mishti Doi, Rabri, Pantua, Komola bhog miss kar gaye sweets mein....
Aur authentic bengali cuisine bhi try nehi kiya jaise ki Sukto, Begun Bahar, Aloo Posto, Katla Kalia(fish), Sorshe Pabda (fish), Chingrir Malaicurry (prawn), Chittal macher muithya (fish balls).
Part II laiyeh....
Thank you dada ra.. For giving such honest and unbiased reaction on our delicious food
This "kitna maza aaye re" dairy milk ka ad was so nostalgic. ❤ Ah and kolkata is incomplete without phuchka... (Its FUCHKA type pronounciation...)..matlab "philosophy " wala PH.
I like bengali girls.... Many bengali girls are married to Hindi boys in Delhi.... they look soo cute 😍 love them❤ 😍
Actually Rabindranath thakur was not very fond of chicken cutlet. So the chef rolled the cutlet into such a way that blew his mind. Kobi means poet, and raji means approved. As the recipe was approved by him, hence the name "kobiraji".
This is what I heard, not sure if the story is true or not.
Fish Fry, Sandesh, Daab Chingri, Sorshe Ilish / Bhapa Ilish, all the varieties of Fish. Mutton Kosha, Flavored Doi, Jol bhora Sandesh...... and the list is endless. You need a lifetime to enjoy the delicacies of Bengal.
Anyways loved your video
Next episode must try Anadi's Mughlai paratha at Dharamtalla, Fish fry of Apanjan at kalighat, Campari sp. Chicken roll at Gariahat, Double egg tarka of Jay hind dhaba at Bhawanipur, Hing Kachouri of Maharaj at Deshapriya park, chicken stew of Chittada at Decars lane, Sarbat of Paramount at College Street. Must visit Zacaria street.
I am located outside Kolkata, and I am missing the 'phuchka' so much. It's neither puchka or fuchka, it's 'phuchka'. I don't like panipuri or golgappe. I am missing the daal, I am missing the fish.
Why didn't you try Fish Fry?
You should have!
You should have tried jhaal muri makha and tapri chai! Try alur chop!
Thank you guys for this video. Yeh dekh ke ghar ka yaad agaya! :(
You're absolutely right. Have tried golgappa, pnipuri. But phuchka is best. Without fish fry or fish cutlet is something I can not imagine a full bengali platter. Alur chop with muri is an emotion. Our cuisine very underratted I must say.
Fish Fry - Apanjan (Kalighat)
Biriyani - try Dada Boudi as well since you have already tried Arsalan.
Roll - Anamika Roll Center near New Alipore Triangular Park (it uses a totally different paratha. It does not use chewy laccha paratha)
Also try Kolkata Chinese dishes. Go to China Town (Tangra) and eat at Golden Joy/Big Boss/Beijing.
Try out Bengali thali/ALa Carte at 6 Ballygunge Place (visit the main center only. The other branches sometimes are not that consistent with taste)
Dhokar Dalna, Mocha r chop, Koraishuti r kochuri, Chingri Malaikari, Basanti Pulao with Mutton etc
If you want to have real Bengali meal, visit Kasturi (near Free School Street fire station. There are a few branches which are nearby. Only go to the main Kasturi.)
Glad you both enjoyed 👍
The entire places you covered up is north kolkata just near my house i missed it next time surely we will catchup!!
Kolkata is the king of foods ❤
Areh you people were in North Kolkata and I didn't meet you... nobin moira is emotion though I prefer chittaranjan...my baba used to take us to dakshineswar in every Sunday and we used to love the trip kiunki uske baad we used to go to Haridas Modak...
By the way there was another story of adding potato in Biriyani...you can check that in Ranveer Brar video...every places u visited are nostalgia for me...love from Kolkata and Delhi ( as I stay in both places)
We tried Chittaranjan in this video- czcams.com/video/pYJn_xa_W-Q/video.htmlsi=0k0-0cDKZLmSflU_
Yes I had watched that on the same day and commented also...that was just a personal preference
1st genuine for review for kolkata Street food
Apart from Rosogolla there are tons of other bengali sweets which you must try on your next trip. There are many heritage eateries around the city including China town. Please explore those too. Hoping for another blockbuster episode.
Kolkata the city of joy ...
That's why I trust these guys. They dint say Thumbsup fuchka is good. They said, alag hai 😂😂😂
i am amazed these dudes got kolkata scanned and got in their plates the best options from the city from the best restaurants
The best part of these videos is that before taking these videos you are already learnt about Kolkata food 👏
It's very useful before exploring some culture and food should get some knowledge of themselves
"Ph" in Phuchka is pronounced like "Ph" in Phool (फूल) .
Not like "F" in fool.
Nobody in Kolkata calls it 'Puchka'.
Tired of hearing puchka in CZcams videos. How difficult is it to pronounce phhhhhuchka
Thank you so much for showering so much ❤️ to Kolkata 😊
Bhai. Thank you for coming to Kolkata. Agali bar ana to biriyani k liye dada boudi. Bengali snacks k liye Bengali bites and traditional Bengali meal k liye 6 Ballygunge place visit jrur Krna. You will love these places.
Kolkata Ka Most Delicious Tasty Biriyani Is One And Only "Dada Boudi Mutton Biryani" 🤤
Nowadays DADAVOUDI is not after the taste , in stead they feel proud for making the larger size mutton piece.
Utter nonsense
Thank u so much guys for coming here❤.. and yes
A lot is yet to be explored...A Lottttttt.
❤❤
Come back soon😊
The way Antil describes just "food" in general... maan bhar jata hain yaarrr 🥹
Must try momo near Patuli, Bhim Nag Sandhes, Apanjan's fish fry. Really like ur video.
Noted, will try all those places...
Kobiraji is actually related to Rabindra Nath Tagore. Kobi is poet and raji is agreed. R.N.Tagore didn't like the hard crust of cutlet so to make him have it a soft cushiony layer of eggs was added, which he enjoyed very much.And that's how kobi agreed to have it in future, so kobiraji.
Oh my God, no, just no!! 😂 You just spread misinformation and the channel also liked it! 'Kobiraji' came from the term 'Coverage', the coverage of the egg, locals mispronounced it as Kobiraji, and it's going on since then! In video they said it right!
You should start writing stories, I must say you have a great sense of imagination. The coverage story is the actual one for Kobiraji. 😮
@@subhendusaha8476 There can be numerous versions to same thing..I didn't even say unlike you that what they told in video is misinformation, it can be absolutely true but the one I shared is not out of my imagination..years back I heard it on a tv show. I hope I gave you better information now. Thank you.
Lol. Bung-holies and their unsolicited gyan on good for nothing , mediocre, duplicated food recipies.💩💩. NO one cares.
@@sanandabhattacharjee2102I like bengali girls.... Many bengali girls are married to Hindi boys in Delhi.... they look soo cute 😍 love them❤ 😍
Everything was on point, just next time when u guys visit, please have biriyani from Dada Boudi Restaurant (barrackpore), it's the best. Trust me, u guys will never regret it, just try it once❤
PS: my profile name must seem inappropriate, but the information is the most appropriate information u will get about Kolkata Biriyani 😅
NEVER!!
A total mess in the name of biryani. No flavour, only oil and a big chunk of fatty meat.
Dhabba hein biryani k naam pe. Over hyped.
Arsalan, Karim's, Royal, Siraz, India....they are the real king.
@@Surjo855i don't know , if they have kicked you out of their Biriyani house or not. But , i live in Kolkata & i have tried all of these biriyani , what you are talking. But , Dada Boudi has no match. Their Mutton biriyani can transform anyone's worst day into heaven. They are just great.
@@biswajitdas6426 haha..lol. really dada boudi has no match because they don't cook biryani but something else in the name of biryani. Grow your taste buds buddy.
@@Surjo855 why should i grow my taste buds ? Taste is a totally subjective thing bro. Some like , Rajma chawal , some like Dal Chawal , simple. You can't just say them , which is good. Arsalan biriyani is too much dull , when i eat arsalan biriyani , it feels like eating dehradun rice with Ghee & with the escense of Mutton. No spices at all. So , i like Barrackpore style biriyani more , because , it has a rich spice. It feels good. That's it.
You should try some sweets form different diatricts : Sita Bhog from Bardhaman, Langcha from Shaktigarh, Sarpuriya & Sarbhaja from Krishna Nagar, Mowa from Jaynagar, Sirir Naru from Birbhum.
You’ve done your research dude! Good one
You should have tried barrackpore Dadaboudi Biriyani.... because in Bengal there's war between kolkata biriyani vs Barrackpore style biriyani!😊
NEVER!!
Biryani k naam pe dhabba hein. What a ridiculous mess!!
Too much oil without any authentic flavour of biryani. Total mess.
@@kaushikdey2200Nusrat's is also really good, I always opt for Shimla or Nusrat's
@@Blue_3987Nusrat is the best for me. Light and flavorful. I like it much more than Arsalan
I'm a Bengali person and I really appreciate that both you tried all the perfect street food of Bengal
By the way it's fuchka and in gughni it's matar not chole❤❤❤
Next time please try Shitavog and Mihidana. Those are the sweet dish you guys gonna love this dish.
Have the macher kochuri next time you come to kolkata, Baghbajarer Ganesh Da's Macher kochuri, Sondesh from Girish Ch. Dey & Nakur Ch. Nandy and the Mutton khichdi from Pan Asia Elgin road. You are gonna love them 😊😊
Yaar, I've shifted to Kolkata recently, so I don't know the locations. So it would be of great help if you guys had mentioned the locations of the places u visited. Specially the puchka wala
The Fuchkawala is located near Vivekananda Park/Southern Avenue. I think the other locations you can get by searching with their respective shop names given in the video.
Rasgula is belongs to odisha and rasgula exists since lord Jagannath is there...odisha rasgula is best one
Have you lost your mind 😂 firstly it's Rosogolla not rosgula okk.... And 2ndly Kolkata has GI tag on Rosogolla... It's already proven that Rosogolla is belongs to Kolkata 🙏
Aao kabhi hamare Barrackpore, upko Dada boudi biriyani khilayenge...
I am not Biriyani lover but I still prefer Dada boudi biriyani over Arsalan...
I am so glad you guys have covered most of the iconic places and iconic items in Kolkata
Welcome to Kolkata bro. If you come next time in Kolkata then must try " Dada Boudi Biriyani"
Dudes.. rasagola was invented 500 years ago in odisha. Even we got our GI tag for it. You guys should come and try the real rasagola . (Pahala)
Bhubaneswar- odisha❤️
Bengal has the own GI tag for Roshogolla too . Why don't you be realistic mam ? Pahala and Roshogolla are simply different in terms taste , procedure to some extent.
I am from Odisha (Puri) me and all of my Odia friends believe that Rasgola was invented in Kolkata (West Bengal) and the taste of Rasgola from kolkata is better than Odisha sweets Rasgola was not invented in Odisha
In every video your comment is same.”i am from odisha puri.rosogolla was invented in Kolkata”..😂just like “mera ek pair nakil he…..”bhai tere spelling se hi para chalta he ki tu odia nehi he.q ki odisha me “rasgola” bolte he…”rosogolla” nehi🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loved the vlog❤❤
Bengali phuchka always has motor not chola, here he has put chola... you try with the mattar (the ghugni wala mattar)❤
Fact- Rasgullas were invented in the Odisha Puri back in the 13th century. The Hindu female deity Lakshmi is served rasagollas on the last day of the annual Rath Jatra festival at Puri. This is a 700+ year old tradition called NILADRI BIJAY.
FACT: K. C. Das borrowed the dish. But he failed to replicate the complex preparation process in Kolkata, and landed up with a much simpler rasgullas that can be prepared at home.
But kolkata has become more famous for rasgulla. As a foodie I will like to have good food no matter the place .
That's laccha Paratha... For the rolls... It's a little crispy and chewy. But just soo yummmm.
Awesome review by you guys 🙂😊
vai yr, main kolkata ka rehene wala hoon yr tumlogono ne arsalan biriyani ka yar dila diya abhi jana parega 20 km khane ke liya.. yrr kya video hay kamal kardiya
Fact correction : Potatoes were added to the Kolkata Biryani not because Wajid Ali Shah was poor. Back then the exiled King of Awadh had a taste for all things exotic and potatoes were just brought into India by the Portuguese.
Nice video. I like you how guys present your videos 😊
Actually, there are two sides to the story. Some say it was added as an exotic vegetable others say it was the cheaper alternative to meat which was expensive for the working class of the mughals. In fact, potato was introduced to India in the 17th century and Wajid Ali Shah was sent on exile in the 19th century so hard to believe it was still exotic since it was grown abundantly in Bengal by then.
But one thing is constant, everyone falls in love with the flavourful aloo in the biryani.