Happy Kali Puja 2021: Delicious Traditional Bengali Cuisine One Must Try in Kolkata

By Team LatestlyOctober 27, 2021
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Luchi

A must-have dish on every Bengali festive occasion is Luchi, a deep-fried flatbread, made of Maida flour.

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Bengali Aloo Tarkari

Aloo torkari aka curry is another amazing item one can make during Kali Puja. Aloo torkari pairs perfectly with luchi.

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Tangra Macher Jhol

Tangra Macher Jhol is made in a spicy curry with a mouth-watering gravy to eat with hot rice.

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Shukto

Shukto is made of brinjal, potato, burri, some fresh green vegetables. Its gravy is made up of milk.

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Kolkata Mutton Biryani

You can't end the celebration without eating Mutton Biryani made using ghee. Vegetable raita goes well with it.

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Kosha Mangsho

Kosha Mangsho or lamb curry, or goat curry, is a dish that is prepared from goat meat and vegetables.

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Notun Aloo Dum

Bengali aloo dum or Notun Aloo Dum is an authentic dish made with choto aloo or baby potatoes with its skin intact.

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Mishti Doi

Mishti doi made from jaggery and milk is a fermented sweet doi originating from the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent.

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Sandesh

Sandesh is a dessert made with either milk or chenna and sugar. It originated from the Bengal region.

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