bangali recipes

Rasgulla is a popular Indian sweet made from chenna (cottage cheese) balls cooked in sugar syrup. It’s a soft and spongy dessert enjoyed across India, particularly during festivals and special occasions. Here’s how you can make Rasgulla at home: Ingredients: For Rasgulla: 1 liter full-fat milk 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar 1 cup sugar 4 cups water 2-3 green …

Shingara, also known as Samosa in other parts of India, is a popular deep-fried snack enjoyed in Bangladesh and West Bengal. It’s a crispy pastry filled with savory spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes minced meat. Here’s a recipe to make delicious Shingara at home: Ingredients: For the Dough: 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida) 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Water, …

Pitha is a traditional Bengali delicacy made during festivals and special occasions. There are various types of Pitha, each with its unique preparation method. Here’s a general recipe for making basic rice flour Pitha, a popular variety: Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour Water (approximately 1 cup) 2-3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste) A pinch of salt Oil or ghee for …

Mishti Doi is a traditional Bengali dessert made from fermented sweetened yogurt. It has a creamy texture with a caramelized sugar flavor. Here’s a recipe to make Mishti Doi at home: Ingredients: 1 liter full-fat milk 200 grams condensed milk (sweetened) 4-5 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (as a starter culture) Instructions: Boil the Milk: Pour the milk into …

Chingri Malai Curry is a classic Bengali dish featuring prawns (chingri) cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk-based gravy. It’s a delightful and flavorful dish that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice. Here’s how you can make Chingri Malai Curry: Ingredients: Prawns (Large size, deveined and cleaned) – 300 grams Coconut milk – 1 cup (thick coconut milk preferred) Mustard …

Shorshe Ilish is a classic Bengali dish featuring hilsa fish cooked in a mustard seed paste gravy. It’s a flavorful and popular preparation that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice. Here’s how you can make Shorshe Ilish: Ingredients: Hilsa fish (Ilish) – 4 pieces Mustard seeds – 3 tablespoons Green chilies – 4-5 (adjust to taste) Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon …

Leftover rice (preferably from the previous day) – 2 cups Water – 4-5 cups Salt – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) Plain yogurt (optional) – 2-3 tablespoons Mustard oil – 1-2 tablespoons Onion – 1 small, finely chopped (optional) Green chilies – 2-3, finely chopped Fresh coriander leaves – 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) Lemon or lime wedges – for garnish …

Fish curry, or Maachher Jhol, is a delicious and popular Bengali dish known for its flavorful broth and tender fish. Here’s a recipe to make Fish Curry at home: Ingredients: Fish (like rohu, tilapia, or catfish) – 500 grams, cut into pieces Mustard oil – 3-4 tablespoons Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon Bay leaf – 1 Green chilies – 2-3, …