Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

Kharagpur Station Samosa

The samosas fried on the platform of Kharagpur railway station are a beloved local institution of Paschim Medinipur, with the aroma of freshly fried samosas drawing in commuters and travellers from across the South Eastern Railway network. The station's long-running samosa-patti trade keeps the craft alive, and the samosa is treated as a signature taste of the district in regional food write-ups. Buyers get hot, freshly fried potato-and-pea samosas straight off the trolley, the classic railway-platform street food experience.

Typical price: ₹20-60

Buying tip: Buy only from the platform trolleys while they are being fried, as they go soft quickly. They are a make-to-order snack, so order ahead if you are travelling through the station.