Mishti Doi. Just the thought of having this dessert is enough to make me happy.
This traditional Bengali Sweet Dahi is essentially a Caramel Yogurt that needs just 3 ingredients and some patience to make.
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Begun Bhaja | Bengali Pan-fried Brinjals
Begun Bhaja is a super simple dish that is best described as Bengali Pan-fried Brinjal slices.
This is a dish that literally gets done under 15 minutes and can be enjoyed with Dal Rice and of course, Bhoger Khichuri.
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Bengali Bhoger Khichuri | Niramish Khichuri | Bengali Moong Dal Khichdi
Bhoger Khichuri is the Bengali Moong Dal Khichdi served as bhog or prasad at Durga Puja.
It is also called Niramish Khichuri because it is vegetarian and uses no onion or garlic.
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Bhapa Doi | Bengali Steamed Sweet Yogurt
I first posted this recipe for Bhapa Doi, the super simple steamed sweet yogurt from Bengal, in 2015 as a guest post for Dimple of ShivaayDelights.com. I am now updating it with a recipe card and much better pics. It is my greatest pleasure that I am able to do this super simple yet super...
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The Perfect Rasmalai | Rossomalai: Durga Puja Special Recipe
Durga Puja is the theme for the 111th Foodie Monday Blog Hop and here I am with the recipe for Rasmalai, one of my favourite desserts. I am super pleased at how perfect it turned out and look forward to making it again soon. Durga Puja is just a couple of days away and I am...
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Chaler Payesh | Bengali Rice Kheer
Now that Ganeshotsav is over, it is time to look forward to Navratri and Durga Puja. I have been thinking of a range of dishes to make to celebrate these festivals and I kick-off the series with the recipe for a traditional Bengali favourite called Chaler Payesh. It is a delectable Bengali Rice Kheer and...
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Shukto | Bengali Style Mixed Vegetables for Durga Puja
With Durga Puja festivities in the air, Bengali food is on my mind. Today I present Shukto, which is a whole load of vegetables cooked in a mustard and poppy seed paste and milk. The result is a very different tasting vegetable that tastes phenomenal with hot rice and ghee. My colleagues at work polished it off and...
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Durga Puja Recipes
I love Navratri in general. It is a time when Mumbai is all aglow with colour, and there is song, and dance in the air. Towards the end of the Navratri period comes this festival of Durga Puja, that is very special to Bengalis and others in East India. This is a collection of Durga Puja Recipes...
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Bengali Tomato Khejur Aamshottor Chutney | Tomato, Date, Mango Leather Chutney
When I first read about the Bengali Tomato Khejur Aamshottor Chutney, I wanted to try it that instant. Much water has flown under the bridge and I finally got round to making this delectable Bengali Style Tomato, Date, Mango Leather Chutney this past week. I also think the timing is perfect because Durga Puja is just...