50+ Bengali Poila Boishak Recipe Ideas? Looking for cooking inspiration for Bengali New Year? Here are over 50 easy-to-make recipes perfect for celebrating Bengali New Year, aka Poila Boisakh, aka Pohela Boishakh. While many have roots in the Indian subcontinent especially Bengali cuisine, you'll find a variety of dishes ideal for your Poila Boisakh, including some quick and simple options. We have put together some of the best recipes from Bengali cuisine that will make your Noboborsho celebration truly special. Here's our Poila Boisakh Recipe collection.
Whether it's a light snack or a full-course meal that you're looking for, we have it all. Start with a savory appetizer such as shukto or aloo posto. All of these recipes are sure to make your Bengali New Year celebration a memorable and delicious one! So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking and enjoy the festivities!
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About Poila Boisakh / Pohela Boishakh and Noboborsho
Poila Boishakh, also known as Pohela Boishakh in Bangladesh, marks the beginning of the Bengali Solar Calendar and the month of Boisakh. This joyous occasion is celebrated as the Bengali New Year. Bengalis worldwide, particularly those from West Bengal and Tripura in India, as well as Bangladesh, consider this day to be incredibly special and festive. We often refer to this new year celebration as Noboborsho.
Easy Pohela Boishkah Recipes
It feels like ages since I've been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to share this specially curated Poila Boishakh recipe collection with all of you! The air is practically buzzing with the excitement of Noboborsho, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious and authentic Bengali feast? The possibilities are truly endless.
In fact, did you know that I have a veritable treasure trove of Bengali culinary delights tucked away on my blog? We're talking over 400 recipes that span generations and cover every imaginable dish! It can be a little overwhelming to navigate such a vast collection, especially when you're in the throes of Noboborsho preparations.
So, to make things a little simpler and less daunting, I've carefully hand-picked over fifty of my absolute favorite recipes that are perfect for a traditional Bengali New Year celebration. This streamlined collection allows you to quickly and easily browse through a manageable selection and choose the dishes. From classic Shukto to mouthwatering Kosha Mangsho, I've tried to include a diverse range of flavors and textures to ensure there's something for everyone.
Noboborsho Feast
Ultimately, my goal is to inspire you to create a memorable and truly authentic Noboborsho feast. I've poured my heart and soul into these recipes, and I would be absolutely thrilled to hear what you think of my Poila Boishakh recipe ideas. Please, let me know which dishes you decide to try, and more importantly, what your family and friends think of them! Your feedback is invaluable and helps me to continue creating content that you love. Happy cooking and Shuvo Noboborsho!
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Shukto, a renowned Bengali dish, is prepared by combining a medley of vegetables. Typically, in a customary Bengali feast, our culinary journey commences with a serving of rice accompanied by shukto aka shuktoni.
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Jhuri Aloo Bhaja is a Bengali style crunchy fried potatoes prepared with shredded potatoes
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Tok Dal aka Kancha Aam diye Toker Dal is a Summer special Bengali no onion no garlic vegan lentil soup prepared with green mangoes.
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Narkel Diye Cholar Dal aka split Bengal Gram with fried coconut is a quintessential Bengali no onion no garlic Dal that we serve with Luchi or Porota.
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Basanti Pulao is a popular Bengali dish. It is a sweet Pilaf that is known for its saffron color. The word "Basanti" means yellow, so it is also called Holud Pulao. It is also known as Bengali Mishti Pulao, which means sweet pulao in English.
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Mochar Ghonto is a signature Bengali delicacy. Mocha in Bengali stands for Banana blossom aka Banana flower.
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Lomba Dantiwala Begun Bhaja, a renowned Bengali dish, is a humble rendition of fried Eggplant. It is traditionally served alongside puffed bread made from flour, like Luchi.
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Macher Matha diye Bhaja Muger Dal is signature Bengali style Dal/ lentil soup prepared with Mug Dal/ Moong Dal and Fish-head.
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Chicken Kosha aka Kosha Murgir Mangsho is a quintessential Bengali delicacy. Marinated Chicken chunks are slow-cooked along with selected spices in this easy Bengali Chicken Curry recipe.
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Joggi Barir Mangsho is the quintessential rich Bengali mutton curry cooked by the traditional professional cooks known as Rannar Thakur as part of the celebratory meal. This dish is prepared with only the finest and freshest ingredients, and its unique flavor will tantalize your taste buds.
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Kolkata Mutton Biryani is a flavorful delicacy cooked with mutton chunks, rice, potato, and boiled eggs (optional).
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Chicken Chaap aka Chicken Chanp is a famous chicken side widely available in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh. This is a Mughal-influenced rich chicken delicacy.
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Ilish Beguner jhol is a light curry cooked with Fresh Hilsa and wedges of Eggplant aka Begun and is a comforting Hilsa fish curry.
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Chaler Payesh is a signature Bengali slow-cooked dessert prepared with Rice, Milk, and also Sugar or other sweetening agents.
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Panta Bhat, a traditional Bengali dish, is made by fermenting cooked rice. To prepare it, the starch is removed from the rice, which is then left to soak overnight. The end product is the comforting and delicious Panta Bhat.
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Bengali Macher Chop- a Fish Croquette prepared with Katla Mach and selected spices. This recipe is easy to make and calls for simple ingredients.
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Bhapa Bhetki, also known as Bhetki Mach Bhapa, is a Bengali dish that features steamed Indian Barramundi fish cooked with a mixture of mustard, yogurt, and coconut paste. This dish is characterized by its spicy and tangy flavor, and the best part is that the fish doesn't need to be fried!
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Chitol Macher Muitha is a traditional Bengali fishball curry cooked with choto mach and selected spices. Potato in the gravy is optional.
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Narkel Doodh Pulao aka Bengali Coconut milk Pulao is a flavorful Bengali Pulao cooked with coconut milk and flavorful Gobindobhog Rice.
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Narkel Chapa is a Bengali dessert prepared with coconut. We make it using coconut paste, sugar, and a dash of camphor along with Khowa.
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Mishti Doi is a signature Bengali Dessert and to make it as perfect as the confectioner's shop aka Mishtir Dokan you must follow the tricks properly!
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Instant Chicken Pulao in a pressure cooker is a simple one-pot pulao recipe that you can cook just within 30 minutes
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Phulkopi Aloo diye Chingri Kaliya is a comforting preparation of Prawns, Potatoes, and Cauliflower.
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The Biyebarir Fish Butter Fry, also known as Bhetki Batter Fry, is an essential dish in Bengali cuisine. It holds a special place in marriage feasts and is skillfully prepared by experienced cooks. This delectable fish fry is coated in a batter and is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a butter fry.
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Panch Phoron Murgi, also known as Manch Phoron Murgi or Bengali five-spice chicken curry, is a delightful twist on the traditional Bengali Murgir Jhol. Instead of the usual spices, we use a blend of five Bengali spices to infuse this chicken curry with a light and flavorful essence.
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Bhuni Khichuri, a well-known Bengali dish, is made with the usual combination of lentils and rice. However, its texture sets it apart from the typical khichuri. This version is drier, yet indulgent and flavorful.
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Doodh Sooji aka Suji aka Mohanbhog is a milk and semolina-based Bengali versatile dessert which can be eaten as porridge, and often served as prasad.
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Chana Bhapa is a delectable Bengali dish that consists of steamed Chana/ Paneer, or Cottage cheese that is spiced to perfection with the use of selected spices and mustard oil.
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Bhetki Malaicurry - This dish is a variation of the traditional Bengali delicacy Chingri Malai curry, but instead of prawns, the main ingredient is Bhetki Maach, also known as Indian Baramundi.
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Begun Basanti is a popular Bengali-style brinjal curry that is a delightful balance of sweet and sour cooked with Mustard and Yogurt
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Morog Pulao is a signature Bangladeshi Chicken based Pulao where cock meat is used
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Kala Bhuna is a famous semi-dry blackish Meat preparation from Bangladesh. Beef Kala Bhuna is the most famous form of this dish.
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Bangladeshi Chicken Roast, a rich gravy based chicken delicacy from Bangladesh; also known as Biyebarir Chicken Roast
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Bhapa Doi is a traditional Bengali steamed dessert prepared with Curd or Yogurt.
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Doi Murgi aka Bengali Doi Chicken Curry is a curd-based Bengali Chicken Curry
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Bengali Boot-er dal murgi aka Cholar Dal Murgi, is a lentil curry cooked with Bengal gram, also known as cholar dal, and chicken chunks.
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Gota Moshlar Mangsho is a Bengali meat curry where the meat (mostly mutton) is slow-cooked with whole spices for hours.
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Bou Khuda is a flavorful ricePulao from the Bengali cuisine, made using broken rice grains also known as Khud or Khuder chal in Bengali.
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The signature Bengali dish, Bhetki Begum Bahar, is a flavorful fish curry made with Bhetki fish, also known as Barramundi. This rich and delectable curry is a traditional delicacy often served at celebratory events like weddings in Bengal.
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Bhapa Chingri is a famous Bengali Prawn recipe. In this recipe, prawns are steamed with coconut paste, mustard paste, and curd.
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Kala Bhuna is a famous semi-dry blackish Meat preparation from Bangladesh. Beef Kala Bhuna is the most famous form of this dish.
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Khoi-er Bora is a crunchy and savory fritter prepared with Khoi, also known as Popped Rice, and is a signature vegetarian and vegan Bengali Snack.
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A dish called Ilish Macher Lyajar Bhorta, which is a Mash made with Hilsa fish, is well-known in Bangladesh. However, it is particularly renowned in Mawaghat, where street-side restaurants serve it.
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Bengali Murgi Khichuri aka chicken khichuri is an easy one-pot meal cooked with chicken chunks, rice, and red lentil
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Bengali style Aloo Phulkopi Dalna, also known as Aloo Phulkopi Dalna, is a flavorful dish made without onions or garlic. This delightful recipe features large pieces of cauliflower and potatoes cooked to perfection.
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Aamer Chutney, a zesty delight from the land of Bengal, is made with succulent green mangoes and a generous helping of sugar. Spices are added to bring out the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Enjoy this delectable condiment with your favorite dishes for an extra burst of flavor!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poila Boisakh is a very special day for all Bengalis, celebrated on the first day of the Bengali New Year. ATo bring good fortune and wealth, people light earthen lamps. Besides enjoying delicious food, Poila Boishakh is filled with cultural shows and religious traditions. This special day unites Bengalis everywhere, and it's celebrated with much happiness and excitement.
Poila Boisakh is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy, with a number of traditional Bengali recipes prepared to commemorate the day. It's a time to get together with family and friends and enjoy some of the most delicious Bengali food.
To bring good fortune and wealth, people light earthen lamps. Besides enjoying delicious food, Poila Boishakh is filled with cultural shows and religious traditions. This special day unites Bengalis everywhere, and it's celebrated with much happiness and excitement.
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
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