Bengali Shukto is a distinctive and traditional Bengali dish that is celebrated for its unique combination of flavors and its status as a quintessential part of Bengali cuisine. This dish is a medley of vegetables, predominantly bitter in taste, and it is simmered in a mildly spiced, creamy, and slightly sweet gravy. Shukto is a beloved culinary tradition that showcases the art of balancing contrasting flavors, making it a prominent feature in Bengali festivals and special occasions.

This Bengali Chicken Kosha is a timeless classic dry chicken curry recipe which is richly aromatic with Indian spices. The word 'kosha' means the spices and rest of the ingredients have been slow-cooked in its own juices and oil to release the most of its aromatics. Often paired with luchis or Bengali pooris, or Basanti Pulao, this chicken kosha is saved for the special meals!

A collection of traditional Bengali Recipes.

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Bengali dish with pan fried eggplant coated in spices

BlueZone | Mediterranean Recipes on Instagram: "Rosun are Bhorta / Garlic Bharta 🧄 This Bengali speciality is SO SOOO GOOD. Made from the simplest of ingredients, it is made in just 10-15 mins & tastes extremely comforting 😍 Recipe: - in a pan heat mustard oil then fry 4 chillies in it, then add 5-6 garlic cloves & 1 medium onion sliced & in that oil - once done mash it up with some salt & lemon juice & chopped coriander (1/4 cup coriander) - pair with some hot rice & enjoy!! Recipe by…

This Bhuni Khichuri can give a pulao/pilaf run for money in terms of grandeur and taste. Pair it with Kosha Mangsho or Illish maach for a meal fit for kings

Mahima Dhoot on Instagram: "Rosun are Bhorta / Garlic Bharta 🧄 This Bengali speciality is SO SOOO GOOD. Made from the simplest of ingredients, it is made in just 10-15 mins & tastes extremely comforting 😍 Recipe: - in a pan heat mustard oil then fry 4 chillies in it, then add 5-6 garlic cloves & 1 medium onion sliced & in that oil - once done mash it up with some salt & lemon juice & chopped coriander (1/4 cup coriander) - pair with some hot rice & enjoy!! #bengalifood #bharta…

Jhinge-Aloo Posto is a classic Bengali food which is immensely popular in West Bengal and Orissa. It is an authentic Bengali food which has occupied place in almost every popular Bengali restaurant’s Menu Card. In this recipe, Ridge Gourd and Potatoes are cooked in Poppy seeds paste, green Chillies and Nigella seeds. It is mostly accompanied with steamed Basmati rice or flat breads.