Kali Puja is celebrated in the grandest way possible in West Bengal. Many cities of the state celebrate the festival with massive pandals and spectacular arrangements. No festival can be complete without relishing some good food and setting our mood. Wondering what people usually love to eat during Kali Puja? This is a Bengali-approved list and includes the most popular and loved Bhog recipes. The best part is that none of the dishes are too oily or spicy to make us fall sick or face stomach issues. Eat as much as you want to and enjoy the festival with pomp and glory.
These Delish Bengali Dishes Are A Part Of A Feast For Kali Puja
1. Khichuri
Pujo manei khichuri (Puja means Khichri)! Be it for lunch or dinner, we need to eat khichuri at every festival. And the same custom continues for Kali Puja as well. Made with gobindo bhog chaal and moong dal, the aroma of the heavenly dish is simply the best. No matter how full you feel, you would love to eat one more bite every time. People also love begun bhaja (fried brinjal), alu bhaja (fried potato), and potol bhaja (fried pointed gourd) to eat with khichuri.
2. Labra
Do you which dish tastes the best with khichuri? Ladies and gentlemen, it is labra! The pair of these two delicacies is no less than Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Made with lots of seasonal vegetables and some basic Indian spices, the vegetable dish is tasty, super nutritious, and packed with flavours.
3. Niramish Mutton
Do not be surprised but we actually eat Niramish Mutton during Kali Puja. A veg preparation of meat sounds very unusual but this is a widely popular recipe and is eaten mostly during this festival. The reason behind naming it niramish (vegetarian) is to cook mutton without using any garlic or onion.
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4. Chutney
From pujo (festival) to biyebari (wedding) to jonmodin (birthday), every Bengali feast needs some Chutney. It is a lot like a palate cleanser that we eat after the savoury delicacies and before the yummy sweets and desserts. Chutney can be made with different ingredients; a tomato based-based, chutney made with dates and aam papad, and more.
5. Chhanar Payesh
Have you eaten Chaanar Payesh yet? If not, you surely need to relish some very soon. Bengalis are known for their humongous sweet offerings and this payesh is simply one of the best and also most loved. The richness of milk mixing with nuts and melting in our mouths is simply unbelievable. Jibhe jol chole elo! (My mouth is watering!)
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6. Bhapa Sandesh
Do you love Sandesh? Are you a huge fan of Sandesh? If your answer to both the questions is yes then you need to try Bhapa Sandesh, if not eaten yet. The blend of cottage cheese with dry fruits, full cream milk, and cardamom tastes just out of the world.
These classic Bengali dishes are a must in every Kali Puja bhog. Which are your favourite dishes?
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