10 Unique Bengali delicacies with a Punch of Humour!
Presenting short Bios of 10 Unique Bengali delicacies with a Punch of Humour!
When we talk about Bengali Food culture, it defines a rich and diverse culinary tradition. The dishes are perfect to win the hearts of not just the Bengalees but the entire nation and other countries.
Any Bengali dish you pick will illustrate the artistic presentation of aromatic spices, unique flavors, and intricate cooking skills. Each Bengalee meal served is no less than a true celebration of taste and flavor.
The Kolkata Biriyani
The Kolkata Biriyani: Biriyani signifies happiness comes in layers, with every spoon full of surprise, giving a chance to discover the treasure of flavors in a plate full of aromatic rice. The happiness intensifies when you get an Aloo in the Kolkata Biriyani Rice.
Bengalis Sorshe Ilish
Bengalis Sorshe Ilish: An intense love story that turned Romeo and Juliet jealous when they learned about this spicy romantic recipe. Romancing with Hilsa is like pampering the fish with mustard gravy to lick the fingers in bliss!
Bengal’s Dimer Chop
Bengal’s Dimer Chop: The Chefs of Bengal helped the charming eggs achieve their ultimate yummy and crunchy destiny dipped in mustard sauce for a perfect evening snack to relish.
Banglar Sukto
Banglar Sukto: The unique dish that introduced bitterness as a flavor to celebrate, turning every bite into a crazy delight!
Nalen Gurer Payesh
Nalen Gurer Payesh: The Bengali dessert that will make your tastebuds feel divine, empowered to make even the angels beg for seconds to get attention, at least for a while.
Muri Ghanto
Muri Ghanto: It happens only in Bengal, where fish heads cooked with rice can get transformed into a delicious dish to make your taste buds dance with joy!
Kolkatar Rasogolla
Kolkatar Rasogolla: The spongy dessert with irresistible sweetness can even stop Kolkata’s traffic to enjoy the traditional sweet of Bengal!
Aloo Posto
Aloo Posto: A beloved traditional Bengali dish empowered to turn simple potatoes into rock stars for your dinner treat!
Bhetki Macher Paturi
Bhetki Macher Paturi: The unique Bengali Bhetki fish preparation is so exquisite, honoring the banana leaves as their wrap to intensify the brilliance of the taste.
Chingri Macher Malaikari
Chingri Macher Malaikari: Luxuriously cooked Bagda Chingri with coconut milk, and spices offer a royal and rich taste for a princely feel with the very first bite.
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Not sure of the above, I love the Bengali mutton curry best. My friend makes it perfectly.
I find a similarity, however remote, between Bengali and Kerala cuisine. A stark contrast is the absence of the kokum in Bengali fish curry, while without that fish curry is never a fish curry in Kerala. 🙂
I really like the flavours of mustard in Bengali cuisine. And I like the way you have equated the Hilsa with Romeo and Juliet.I have heard so much about Nolen gur Payesh, but never tried it. I guess I must go to Delhi’s Bengali Hub (CR Park) and find it there.
I love these short stories for each dish. A unique and thoroughly enjoyable article. My mouth was conflicted between wanting to water (even if I am a vegetarian) and wanting to smile at the wit.
What a delightful read! I couldn’t help but laugh and drool at the same time. The description of Mishti Doi had me craving its sweetness, and the bit about Shorshe Ilish was spot on. Bengali cuisine truly is a treasure trove of unique dishes and humour- makes me proud to be Bengali. Thanks for the deliciously humourous take on these delicacies!
hmmmm… my mouth is watering Samata. I like all the dishes I have tried from your list… some I haven’t but I want to. My favourite Indian(Bengali) sweet doesn’t feature in your list though😟… It is another one of KC Das’s inventions…ras malai😋. I absolutely love it!
Now, after reading this post, I have started missing my home. I love sukto, murighonto and kolkata biriyani. There is no comparison between them and any other world cuisine. Just simply chatni , bhaat and ilish mach , bengali’s hot favorites. Thanks for reminding me to visit home soon.
Smiled at the ready wit. Though a vegetarian (except for the potato which I should try) I went through with interest
Honestly, Bengali cuisine doesn’t appeal to me as I’m a vegetarian. At the most potatoes and dal is available for us. I love the mithais though!
I’m from Kolkata (married and moved to Chennai noow), but unfortunately a vegetarian. So, I know/recognise all the dishes you’ve mentioned but haven’t tasted any. My friends and their mothers used coax/cajole me, ‘ekbaar kheye dekho, khub bhalo laagbe.” But none of their cajoling worked, unfortunately. I satisfied myself with the wide array of sweets that only Bengal can offer and thanks to the city, I never share my sweets with anyone. I love the chops and chowmein (you missed that)too, jhal muri and shukto that are unique to Kolkata. Thanks for making me nostalgic.
What a unique and charming way to describe these Bengali specialties. I expected most of it to be fish-related dishes of course. Despite being a vegetarian I was tempted with those which is the mark of how well you described them, especially the Romeo-Juliet analogy. I’m a potato lover, so was most tempted by Aloo Posto. The other vegetarian dishes, Dimer Chop and Nalen Gurer Payesh seem delectable too. And of course how can any Bengali cuisine be complete without Kolkatar Rasogolla 😋
Wow, Samata..you take such pains for every blog. Ten superb Bengali dishes description is wonderful. I have eaten only rossogulla. Will hunt for the rest 🙂
I have never taste Bengali cuisine before but your well curated list just makes my mouth water.
I am literally drooling while I am reading all this! My mom is an expert in making all of the above and dishes like shorshe ilish and paturi are my absolute favourites! My husband being a vegetarian, is fed with nolen gurer sweetmeats in winters and of course aloo posto. What a fantastic compilation of these MVPs of our cuisine!
Liked the way you introduced each recipe soaked in humour. I’ve read so much about Bengali cuisine but have yet to try it!
So many recipe. I want to eat bengali mutton curry. Rest of things I really don’t know in detail but your post is quite informative and intresting.
I really enjoyed reading your post. It was such a unique one. I have enjoyed each of the dishes you have mentioned. The charm of living it Kolkata for years.
Just loved this, Samata, with a delightful sprinkling of humor. Kolkata is one of my hometowns so I have had the privilege of enjoying these dishes. Some are staples in our kitchen too.
I had a Bengali friend in school whose mother would pack her home made Bengali food. Your blog post reminded me of those days.