Indian Railways’ premium
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express — the first overnight high‑speed sleeper service — has rolled out a
revised and expanded food menu that now includes
both vegetarian and non‑vegetarian options, inspired by
regional flavours from West bengal and Assam.
🥘 1. Regional Rice & Dal Combos — Comfort in Every SpoonWhether you’re heading
Howrah → Kamakhya or
Kamakhya → Howrah, the heart of any meal is the rice and lentil selection:
- Basanti Pulao, ghee Rice & Green Peas Pulao
- Jeera Rice, Jeera corn Pulao & Kismis Pulao
- Accompanied by cholar dal, bhaja moong dal, and mixed dal — hearty, comforting staples of eastern indian cuisine.
🥦 2. Veg Side Delights — Classic Comfort PicksVegetarian travellers get a colourful range of sabzis and sides rooted in familiar regional tastes:
- Aloo Gajar Methi Matar Bhaja
- Aloo Gobi Kadaisuti Bhaja
- Jhuri Aloo Bhaja / Lesera Aloo Bhaji
- Bhendi Aloo Bhaji & beans Aloo Bhaji
These are simple, flavourful, and perfect with rice or paratha.
🍛 3. Vegetarian Main Heroes — Paneer & Dal SpecialsFor a full meal experience, vegetarian mains include:
- Matar Paneer
- Paneer masala / kadai Paneer
- Chanar Dalna & Dhokar Dalna
Rich, spiced curves of cottage cheese and lentils make these favourites among many travellers.
🍗 4. Non‑Veg Delicacies — Now on the Menu 🍽️Responding to diverse passenger preferences, irctc has added non‑vegetarian options inspired by
Assamese and bengali recipes, such as:
- Bengali chicken Curry
- Murgh Rogini
- Murgir Jhol
- Assamese‑Style chicken masala & chicken Curry
These dishes bring local culinary identity onboard and reflect beloved regional tastes.
🍮 5. Sweet Endings — Regional Desserts to SavourNo indian meal is complete without sweets! Passengers can look forward to desserts like:
- Sandesh
- Kala Jamun
- Rasgulla
- Narikal Burfi & Lalmohan
These sweets capture the classic sweetness of bengal and Assam.
☕ 6. Morning Tea service — A Warm StartEarly risers get
morning tea served with biscuits and muffins between
6:30 am and 8 am, giving you a cozy start before arrival.
🌍 Why the Menu MattersThis updated menu — offered on the
Howrah–Kamakhya–Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express — blends
comfort food with cultural identity, showcasing local flavours that reflect the states the train serves. irctc now allows passengers to choose
veg or non‑veg meals when booking, making onboard dining more inclusive and enjoyable.
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