সর্ষে ইলিশ
Shorshe Ilish
Hilsa steamed in mustard paste, green chillies and raw mustard oil.
বাঙালির রান্নাঘর
Bengali Cuisine
A Bengali meal is eaten in order — bitter to sweet. Here are the dishes that taste of home.
The order of a meal:Tetor (bitter) →Shukto →Dal & bhaja →Torkari →Machh →Mangsho →Chutney →Mishti & doi
কষা মাংস
Kosha Mangsho
Mutton slow-cooked in onions and spices until dark and glossy. A Sunday ritual.
শুক্তো
Shukto
Bitter-sweet mixed vegetables in milk and radhuni — always the first course.
চিংড়ি মালাইকারি
Chingri Malai Curry
Prawns in coconut milk, scented with garam masala.
লুচি আলুর দম
Luchi & Alur Dom
Puffed white flour bread with spiced baby potatoes — breakfast of the Pujas.
মিষ্টি দই
Mishti Doi
Caramelised sweet yoghurt set in clay pots.
রসগোল্লা
Rosogolla
Chhena balls cooked in light syrup, made famous by Nobin Chandra Das.
ডাব চিংড়ি
Daab Chingri
Prawns cooked inside a tender green coconut.