Here are some popular examples of Bengali dishes:
Fish curry: This is one of the most popular dishes in Bengali cuisine. Fish, typically Rohu or Hilsa, is cooked in a tomato-based gravy with a blend of spices, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Chingri Macher Malai Curry: This is a traditional Bengali dish made with prawns cooked in a coconut milk-based gravy with a blend of spices, such as turmeric, cumin, and red chili powder.
Luchi and Cholar Dal: Luchi is a deep-fried bread made from wheat flour and is usually served with Cholar Dal, a spicy lentil dish cooked with coconut and a blend of spices.
Shukto: This is a traditional Bengali dish made with a variety of vegetables, including bitter gourd, eggplant, and sweet potato. It is cooked in a mustard and poppy seed-based gravy and is usually served as a side dish.
Mishti Doi: This is a sweetened yogurt dessert that is commonly served in Bengali households. It is made by adding sugar to milk and curdling it with yogurt.
Rasgulla: This is a popular Bengali dessert made with chenna (cottage cheese) and soaked in sugar syrup. It is soft and spongy and is a must-try for anyone visiting West Bengal
My favorite hoever is kosha mangsho (mutton curry) and Kuchi (poori)
Went to O Calcutta today and had a blast.
Another popular Bengali dish that you might want to try is Bhetki Paturi, which is a fish preparation where the fish is marinated in a mustard and coconut paste, wrapped in banana leaf, and steamed. It is a must-try for seafood lovers!
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