Durga Puja Special Recipes - This is a tricky topic, even for me! The foods Bengalis traditionally cook and enjoy during Durga Puja are quite different from what other communities prepare during Navratri. So, if you're looking for Navratri recipes, this isn't the right place. This post is all about Bengali cuisine, featuring over 100 recipes - both common and unique - that are cooked during Durga Puja or can be enjoyed in a Bengali style during the festivities. That means we'll have both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, just like how Bengalis celebrate Duggapujo!

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As I said, this write-up was a bit of a challenge for me too. I initially planned to select about 50 recipes from my blog. I even doubted I had that many suitable Durga Puja recipes already written! But here I am, with over 100 recipes, all readily available here at Debjanir Rannaghar, and all perfect for Durga Puja.

Enjoy this special Durga Puja feast, featuring delicious dishes for Shoshthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Nobomi, and Doshomi! I've included a section dedicated to traditional bhog recipes like Khichuri, Labra, Chutney, Payesh, Bhoger Mangsho, and Ilisher Jhol. Plus, find Panta Bhat and Kochu Shag prepared in both Ghoti and Bangal styles. Don't miss the special recipes for Bijaya Doshomi in their own section!

Dear readers, if you have any favorite Durga Puja recipes you'd like me to add, please let me know!

About the Durga Puja celebration at my home

I've probably written about Durga Puja hundreds of times, and I still enjoy revisiting those memories. That's the magic of it! Growing up in a typical middle-class Bengali household in Central Kolkata, my Puja celebrations were pretty standard. It always started with a trip to New Market with my parents to buy the latest clothes and shoes - the kind with little heels that Baba never approved of! We'd always make sure to grab biryani at Aminia on a non-vegetarian day, or kulfi and dahi vada at Rally's when we were eating vegetarian. Then, there were trips with Maa to Asha Dalia Saree shop near Bidhan Sarani to choose her beautiful saris. We'd also visit Gariahat and Shyambazar for bedsheets, curtains, and all sorts of things for the family, especially the kids - my cousins, and eventually, their children. Until I was about 15, I'd go pandal hopping with my parents. But after that, I got permission to explore the pandals with my friends, and that's when the real fun began!

My childhood was wonderful! During Durga Puja, certain foods were always present. On Saptami, we'd have Payesh and Bhetki fish - be it paturi or kalia or a simple jhal. Ashtami meant Khichuri, Labra, and other vegetarian dishes at home, although we were allowed to eat non-vegetarian food outside. Then came Nabami, the day for Mangsho Bhat at home! Dashami featured a grand feast. Unlike some families, we didn't cook Ilish on Dashami because I'm not Bangal. Instead, we had Kochu Shak, the Ghoti thing. In the evening, there was a huge spread of Ghughni, Nimki, Naru, Narkel Chapa, and so much more.

I still try to uphold these traditions at my home, following the customs I grew up with and cherishing the joy and completeness of Durga Puja.

Durga Puja Special Recipes

I'm trying to share a variety of recipes perfect for Durga Puja! I've included both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Yes, we Bengalis enjoy vegetarian dishes too, alongside our love for non-vegetarian fare. I hope this selection of recipes makes it easy for you to plan your meals throughout the festival.

Durga Puja Bhog Special Recipes

Bengali Niramish Khichuri |Bhoger Khichuri | Bengali Khichuri

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About the Durga Puja celebration at my home

Durga Puja Special Recipes

Bhoger Khichuri, also known as Bengali Niramish Khichuri, is a classic Bengali dish that combines fragrant Gobindobhog Rice and Sona Moong Daal, or yellow lentils, along with a blend of spices and vegetables.

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Labra is a classic Bengali Vegetarian dish cooked without onion and garlic

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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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Niramish Mangsho, also known as Bhoger mangsho, is a renowned mutton dish cherished in Bengali homes. This delectable preparation is distinct as it is crafted without the inclusion of onion and garlic. It is traditionally offered as bhog during auspicious occasions of Durgapuja or Kalipuja.

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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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Tomato Amsotto Khejur er Chutney, a renowned Bengali condiment, combines the flavors of tomato, Amsotto a type of mango preserve, and dates in a delightful blend.

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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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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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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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Kolar Bora aka Bengali Banana Fritter is a crispy sweet snack/ dessert prepared with ripe bananas.

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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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Mangalorean Rava Pomfret fry is a crispy fish fry and a coastal delicacy prepared with fresh pomfret fish. This is not a deep fried dish and hence, calls for less oil to make this tasty snack/ fish side.

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Chorbir Bora is a delicious fritter prepared with mutton fat chunks and a few selected ingredients. These mutton fat fritters go amazing with simple Dal rice and also with a hot cup of Chai!

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Macher Dimer Bora is a traditional Bengali dish that is made with fish eggs and a variety of spices. It is a type of deep-fried fritter that is enjoyed by many.

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Preparing Bengali-style Mutton Curry in a pressure cooker is a beginner-friendly recipe. This delightful dish, known as Aloo diye Mangshor Jhol, is packed with flavor.

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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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Mete Chorchori is a signature Bengali dry side dish prepared with Mutton Liver and Potato Chunks

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Mutton Rezala is an exquisite mughlai dish, renowned in Kolkata, India. It is a gravy-based delicacy that is prepared with mutton, and is characterized by its subtle and rich flavor.

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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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This Easy Indian Chicken Curry is a great recipe for beginners, perfect for a quick and easy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and hearty chicken curry in no time!

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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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Doi Murgi aka Bengali Doi Chicken Curry is a curd-based Bengali Chicken Curry

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Aam Kasundi Murgi aka Bengali Style Chicken in Mango Mustard Sauce is a tangy chicken curry prepared with green mango and mustard sauce.

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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 Pani Khola aka Sada Ilish is a light curry prepared with Ilish mach and also almost no spices apart from salt and green chili.

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Doi Ilish is a classic Bengali Fish curry cooked with Hilsa Fish aka Ilish Mach along with curd aka yogurt

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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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Discover a simple yet delectable recipe for Doi Maach, a traditional Bengali fish curry. This signature dish, which boasts a base of curd or yogurt, can be prepared effortlessly in just half an hour by following the steps outlined below.