This Durga Puja, don’t miss these Bengali Dishes

We are entering the festive season, and there is no better festival to start the celebrations other than Durga Puja. There are many mouth-watering recipes to try over this holiday season. During Durga Puja, people savour tasty Bengali food and spend their evenings with a cheerful mindset. Food lovers will always find something great to cherish in Bengali food. From snacks to sweet dishes, it provides so many options.

Bengalis are fond of food, and during Durga Puja, they savor different snacks and sweets. Food stalls are completely occupied by people and worshippers and it’s always crowded during this time of the year.

During this festive season, make sure you try these 10 Bengali dishes:

1.Sandesh

I guess everyone has heard about West Bengal’s this renowned sweet dish called Sandesh. This sweet dish is prepared with paneer, sugar, and milk and topped with saffron strands, almonds, and pistachios. Its crunchiness comes from nuts and the saffron strands give it a distinctive taste that just melts into your mouth. If you haven’t tried Sandesh, then you must try it especially on the occasion of Durga Puja.

2. Alur Torkari & Luchi

The most famous breakfast in Bengal is Alur Torkari. People usually start their day by enjoying this as their first meal of the day. It is served with piping hot luchis that look similar to puris but they are made with maida (flour) and are deep-fried. The spiciness of Alur Torkari is balanced with luchis. Lucihis are most tasty when served with spicy dry veggies and rich gravies. Maha Saptami is the perfect time to enjoy this dish.

3.Aloo Potol Posto

Fast, delicious, and easy to prepare. With the addition of coconut puree, red and green chilies, and poppy seeds, Potol Posto or Pointed Gourd is rich and hot. This delicious dish has a tangy yet fiery flavor due to the blend of salt and sugar.

4.Ilish Macher Jhol

The pungent flavors of this fish curry will make your celebrations unforgettable. This dish’s tingly taste comes from mustard oil. There are other spices added to the dish, such as Nigella seeds, chili paste, and fine paste of ginger. The crispy outside of the fish contrasts nicely with the juicy insides.

5.Mishti Doi

This is another Bengals renowned sweet dish and every festival is incomplete without this delightful sweet curd. Following a heavy meal with this refreshing light food, the dish relaxes you quickly, leaving a lasting aftertaste. The texture of curd is thick, this can be enjoyed plain as well as with nuts. Many brands sell mishti doi but the authentic mishti doi can only be found in Bengal.

6.Shukto

Shukto, normally served as the first course of the day, is an authentic Bengali dish. With its sweet potatoes, crunchy drumsticks, bitter gourd, soft brinjals, and red chilies, this is a delicious, healthy dish. Spices and milk are used to prepare the pasty gravy, giving it a thick texture.

7.Tangra Macher Jhol

Bengalis are big fans of this spicy Catfish curry. The gravy is thick and full of flavors since it is made with freshly ground spices. Curry is made spicy with the addition of red chilies. This dish is supposed to be served with steamed rice which leaves a great sense of satiation when consumed.

8.Begun Bhaja

Begun Bhaja is a popular snack in West Bengal. Brinjals are finely sliced and fried shallow and then finally topped with chaat masala to create a lip-smacking recipe. To prepare it, crispy brinjals are coated with rice flour and this just enhances the flavor of the Begun Bhaja.

9.Mutton Biryani

Combined with desi ghee, this dish is filled with a distinctive aroma that you are sure to enjoy. Tender pieces of mutton served with rice and a spicy sauce make it the most irresistible dish in the region, and we bet almost anyone fond of non-vegetarian food would reconcile with this thought. This dish is a must-try because of the rich flavor it has to offer.

10.Cholar Dal

The Bengali dish Churra Dal is usually served during ceremonies when channa dal is used. Dal and spices like bay leaves and cinnamon create a mildly sweet flavor with a pleasant fragrance. A crunchy coconut texture and a delicious taste are added to create a delicious treat. Luchis and rice go well with this dal.

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