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Luchi, deep-fried and puffy bread rounds, grace the thali with their light and airy texture, serving as a staple in Bengali cuisine.
A spicy and aromatic potato curry, Alu Dum adds a rich and savoury dimension to the thali, showcasing the flavours of this beloved vegetable.
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This comforting and slightly sweet chana dal preparation is often garnished with grated coconut, contributing a subtly sweet and nutty undertone to the thali.
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A popular Bengali dish, Shorshe Ilish features hilsa fish marinated in a tangy mustard sauce, delivering a burst of bold and zesty flavours.
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Another delectable fish dish, Shorshe Bata Maach, showcases fish fillets marinated in a pungent mustard paste, further enhancing the Thali's spiciness and depth of flavour.
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A quintessential Bengali dessert, Misti Doi is sweetened yoghurt created by caramelising sugar, offering a sweet and creamy contrast to the spicier dishes in the Thali.
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Sondesh, a delightful Bengali sweet, is made from fresh paneer or chhena, sweetened with sugar, and often infused with flavours like cardamom or saffron, providing a sweet and satisfying conclusion to the thali.
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The Thali's sweet finale comes in the form of Rasgulla, soft, spongy cheese balls soaked in syrup, representing a beloved Bengali dessert that leaves a lasting impression on the palate.
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These eight elements blend harmoniously to create a Durga Puja Thali that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Bengal.
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