Bengal, a cultural hub in India, is renowned for its diverse and vibrant rituals that reflect the essence of its rich heritage. These famous Bengali rituals form an integral part of the region’s identity, blending tradition, spirituality, and community in captivating ways.
Continue ReadingCelebrated in the month of Ashvin (September – October), Durga Puja (fondly referred to as Pujo) is one of the most awaited festivals in India, especially in West Bengal. It is a celebration of traditional culture and customs. While the rituals entail ten days of fast, feast and worship, the last four days—Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and _Dashami—_are celebrated with much gaiety and grandeur in India and abroad, especially in Bengal, where Goddess Durga is worshipped with great passion and devotion. Durga Puja for Bengalis is much more than a festival. It is an emotion and an occasion for reunion and rejuvenation.
Continue ReadingUttar Pradesh, India is not only the home to the iconic Taj Mahal and the spiritual cities like Varanasi and Mathura but also takes great pride in its variety of traditional dishes. It is also the most populous and agricultural state of India. Each city of this state has its own list of special dishes - be it Lucknow’s biryani, Mathura’s Peda, or Agra’s Petha. There are endless mouth-watering dishes that you can enjoy while visiting this state.
Continue ReadingBengalis share a deep bond with sweets which, in turn, have also become popular throughout the country. In this post, I will share about 10 popular Bengali sweets that you must try at least once in your life!
Continue ReadingThis post will share a very classic and traditional Bengali vegetarian spinach recipe called Palang Shaager Chorchori.
Continue ReadingBengali’s and their love for fish needs no introduction. For them, fish is not just a food item - it is actually a part of their culture. In this post, I will share a simple recipe Shorshe Bata Maach (fish fry in mustard paste).
Continue ReadingWho says Bengalis’ most favourite things to eat are mostly fish dishes? Well, Bengalis do know how to cook and eat a variety of vegetables too. Today I want to share a traditional and authentic Bengali recipe which is prepared with cauliflower stems. This recipe is known as phulkopir data chorchori or cauliflower stem recipe in Bengali style.
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