Bengali food is a combination of subtle and fiery flavours. It is influenced by the rule of Nawabs and tastes delicious. The staple food of every Bengali household is maach (fish) and bhaat(rice). There are more than forty types of fish that are a part of the Bengali cuisine. The blend of sweet and spicy flavours makes traditional food very tempting for one and all. We at LatestLY bring together a collection of recipes from Bengali cuisine that you must try at least once in your lifetime. From ‘Alu Posto’ to ‘Bhetki Macher Paturi,’ Try These Scrumptious Dishes on Bengali New Year.

Bhappa Aloo

The unique mix of spices known as paanch phoron used in almost every Bengali dish gives it an impeccable taste. Bhapaa Aloo is a very simple dish made with potato tossed in paanch phoron, coconut milk and mustard oil is one of the most satisfying recipes that you must try. Misal Pav Supremacy! Title of Best Traditional Vegan Dish From India Goes to Misal Pav in a List Released by Taste Atlas.

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Sorsebata Ilish Maach

Hilsa fish is one of the best dishes to try among the traditional Bengali food. Marinated with turmeric and delicately simmered in mustard poppy seeds, this dish is a delicacy for many people.

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Dimer Dhokkar Dalna and Luchi

Dimer Dhokkar Dalna and Luchi is a very popular Bengali dish. It is made of steamed cakes made of eggs, potatoes and spices and is simmered in a mouth-watering aromatic curry.

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Patishapta

Patishapta is thin crepes made with a filling of delicious coconut and jaggery. This is one of the best dishes to end the traditional Bengali meal.

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Sandesh

Who does not know about the very famous Sandesh? This famous Bengali dessert is made with Chennai or fresh cottage cheese and is a melt-in-mouth dish that pleases many people.

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Bengali cuisine is full of delicious dishes that one can never miss to try. You must try the above-mentioned dishes to have an idea about the authenticity of traditional Bengali dishes.

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