Bengali Recipes

Bengali food originates from West Bengal, situated in the eastern part of India. The specialty of Bengali food lies in its perfect combo of spicy and sweet flavor and is also well-known for its confectionerie...Bengali food originates from West Bengal, situated in the eastern part of India. The specialty of Bengali food lies in its perfect combo of spicy and sweet flavor and is also well-known for its confectioneries and desserts. A typical Bengali palate gives emphasis on fish and lentils served with rice as a staple diet. Quintessentially all of Bengali cuisine starts with something bitter, then move to something tastier and ends up with mishti and sweet curd. Bengali food has been greatly influenced by Mughal and Nawabi culture and also has a trace of Christianity and other european influences. So, Bengali food today has some broad, not so distinctive variations like Traditional, Mughal, Anglo-indian and chinese. Popular Bengali Recipes / Dishes: Bengali food like Sandesh and rasogolla made from cottage cheese are most popular sweets which are enjoyed by people all over the country. A typical Bengali menu needs to have fish almost on a daily basis. The deep fried fish in mustard oil, cooked in gravy lending the dish a distinctive flavor forms an important part of Bengali cooking and also every festivity celebration. Some of the popular Bengali food are Luchi, Cholar Dal, Aloo posto, Begun Pora, Chingri Machher Malai Curry, Dhokar Dalna, Hilsha fish, Chanar Dalna, Doi Maach, Gurer Payesh, Kankra Jhal, Kosha Murgir Mangsho, Mach Bhapa, Muri Ghonto, Topshe Macher fry and Potol Dolma. Widely Used Ingredients and Utensils in Bengali Food: One of the distinctive features of Bengali cooking is the use of panchphoron i.e. five basic spices which includes zeera, kalaunji, saunf, fenugreek and mustard seed. Another unique characteristic feature of Bengali food is the use of a unique cutting instrument, the bothi. A korai (wok) is a must in every traditional Bengali kitchen for most Bengali food, for making sauces, frying/stir-frying etc. Dekchi (a flat bottomed pan) for making rice and haandi, which is a round bottomed pot like vessel are among the other prominent cooking utensils. Popular Bengali Cooking Methods: The most common Bengali cooking methods include pan frying, steaming, boiling-simmering and deep frying. More

Bengali Recipe Categories

Bengali Appetizer :

Bengali Appetizer

Bengali Breakfast :

Bengali Dessert :

Bengali Side Dish :

Mixed Vegetable Bengali

Bengali Main Dish :

Khichdi Bengali

Bengali Snack :

Bengali Samosa

Other :

Bengali Recipes

yummy bengali style Rasgullas

....mmmm yummy. the very mention of it waters the mouth of any bengali or a person who loves sweet dish try ... .... Rasagolla was the first of the syrupy Indian cheese desserts. It became the precursor for many other Bengali ... . This bengali style Rasgullas This bengali style Rasgullas is looking very delicious. In my view rasgulla

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Bengali Bhapa Doi

. (Indian, Dessert, Freeze Chill, Milk Product, Bengali, dried grapes, festival sweets, mixed nuts )

By: Madhuri Dixit
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Aloor Dum / Bengali Style Dum Aloo

this often.. though we don't use the garlic for seasoning. still great seeing a bengali recipe from you ... , Classic, Party, Healthy, Aloor dum, Dum Aloo, Aloo Dum, Bengali cuisine, india)

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Bengali Rasgullas

My video is in two parts. It is very difficult to make round soft spongy white Bengali Rasgullas ... will enjoy the experience. I had accepted the challenge given by my bengali patient and a friend Sanchayika ... Product, Party, High Protein, Bengali Rasgulla Rosgulla Rosogolla roshogolla Rasmalai Indian Dessert

By: rasgullabydrrajesh
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Bengali style Fish curry

bengali style fish curry Healthy++ Easy This is one of the easiest recipe of fish curry. If you are in hurry and dont have much time to cook a fish

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Bengali Chhanar Kalia

Healthy++ Easy 1 pound Paneer - (approx 450 grms) 4 medium Potatoes, cu

By: Nisha
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Bengali Shahi Paneer

Healthy++ Very Easy 1 pound paneer, cubed (450 grms approx) ½ cup plain

By: Nisha
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Bengali style Aloo Gobi(Aloo phool kop...

Aloo Gobi(Potato with cauliflower) Healthy++ Easy

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Bhapa Doi

, Sweet, Creamy, Pudding, Kids, Diwali, Holidays, Vegetarian, Milk Product, Classic, Bengali, bengali

By: sumit
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Sandesh

. It is extensively used during Dussehra and other Bengali festivals . Sandesh makes your celebration more delightful ... . This is a very popular bengali sweet. Kolkata is the famous hot spots for sandesh. I love shondesh but I ... , Diwali, Holi, Holidays, Wedding, Vegetarian, Milk Product, Classic, Exotic, Bengali, Bengali sweet

By: sumit
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Bhappa Doi (Steamed sweet yogurt)

:) (Indian, Dessert, Sweet, Creamy, Part of Menu, Milk Product, Gourmet, bengali sweets, condensed milk recipes, yogurt recipe, bengali dessert)

By: Sima B
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Chum Chum

Bengali sweet. It is extensively used during diwali and other Indian festivals. It makes your celebration ... . Spread this on each piece and serve. A great Bengali dessert. A great Bengali dessert. Thanks a lot Neha. Thanks a lot Neha. Thanks a lot Neha. Thanks a lot Neha

By: aditya28
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Raj Doi

. (Indian, Dessert, Milk Product, Bengali, festival sweets, mixed fruits)

By: Madhuri Dixit
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Aam Kheer Or Mango Kheer

is ready for you to enjoy! (Indian, Dessert, Saute, Fruits, Bengali

By: Madhuri Dixit
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Payesh

, Saute, Rice, Bengali, cardamom flavored, festival sweets, festive dessert)

By: Madhuri Dixit
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