Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

Aloo Khasa (Kharagpur platform dish)

Aloo khasa is one of the famous dishes found on the Kharagpur railway platform, alongside the station's samosas, at one of the busiest junction stations in the South Eastern Railway zone. It is a local potato preparation sold by platform vendors to the huge daily flow of commuters and passengers. For a buyer or visitor, it is a cheap, hot, platform-side taste of Kharagpur that is hard to find at the same scale elsewhere in the district.

Typical price: ₹40-100

Buying tip: Buy from the food stalls on the platform between the morning and evening peak hours, when the vendors are freshest. It is a simple street-food item, so go for the taste and authenticity rather than packaging.