Durga Puja finds a special place among the festivals of India. It is celebrated
by Bangla speaking people of the country and all over the world, to commemorate
the triumph of goodness over the evil. Feasting and fasting are the two
highlighting aspects of the ceremonious occasion, apart from the set up of
magnificent puja pandals at every nook and corner of West Bengal. The busy
streets of the eastern state of India are occupied with people, who enjoy all
the ten days of the festival by worshipping Goddess Durga and making delicious
dishes.
Although Bengalis are known for their sweet tooth, their cuisine consists of a
number of spicy dishes as well. Nonetheless, they add a tinge of sugar to their
dishes, in order to satisfy their taste buds. Some of the Bengali spicy dishes
that have gained popularity over the years include Chola Dal, Bandhakopar Dalna
and Aloo Posto. Bengalis are world-famous for the melt-in-the-mouth Roshogulla,
which is their favorite sweet dish. The Bengali recipes are easy to make as well
as take much less time. In this section, we have given the recipes for some of
the popular Bengali dishes, which you may relish on the festive occasion of
Durga Puja.
Aloo Posto
Durga Puja is an occasion for religious observance as well as feasting. All
through the ten days of the festival, the Bengalis all over the world,
especially in West Bengal, indulge themselves in merry making and eating a
variety of dishes that are indigenous to their culture.
Bandhakopir Dalna
On the festive occasion of Durga Puja, the busy streets of West Bengal are
occupied by people, who are in the mood of merrymaking and praising Ma Durga,
the deity of power. People, who have not observed a fast during the festival,
would take immense pleasure in making lip smacking recipes and share them with
their loved ones.
Chola Dal
Durga Pooja, a ten-day festival, comprises of a number of rituals that are
followed since ages. Apart from worshipping Goddess Durga during the occasion,
people celebrate the festival by feasting. They cook a variety of dishes, which
they share with their family, friends and acquaintances.
Labra
Labra is a scrumptious dish of West Bengal. It is a kind of mix vegetable recipe
made along with curry. East to make and delicious to taste, this dish is also
very nutritious and fulfilling. It contains several kinds of vegetables cooked
on sim flame along with light spices.
Mishti Doi
Mishti Doi is one of the most popular Bengali recipes. Made of full cream milk
and sugar, it is a delight for those who are born with a sweet tooth. Generally
used as a dessert, this is a scrumptious recipe which requires a little patience
as it takes a time of 8-12 hours for being ready to be served.
Nimki
Nimki also known as ‘Namak Pare’ are traditional north Indian snacks. Made of
white flour, they are very tasty and light crunchy snacks that can be made
anywhere anytime without any hassle. The best thing about this recipe is that it
can be stored for a long time without using any kind of preservative.
Patishapta
Patishapta Pitha, Puli pitha, doodh puli and so are various varieties of pitha
which are generally popular in Bengal. The Patishapta Pitha is a sweet with its
outer layer made of flour and the inner stuffing made of different savories like
coconut and dry fruits. It is generally prepared on occasions Makar Sankranti,
Diwali and Durga Puja
Roshogolla
India is a land of festivals and feasts. There are umpteen numbers of
celebrations in the country which are accompanied by innumerable varieties of
sweets and traditional recipes. Sweets like Jalebi, Kaju Barfri, Kalakand,
Sohan-Papadi, Rasmalai, Gulab Jamun and Rasgulla are some of the famous Indian
delicacies which are inseparable part of Indian festivities.
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