Writing this article about Bhai Phota Special Recipes brought a smile to my face, filled with sweet memories of Bhatridwitia. Many of the recipes here at Debjanir Rannaghar have a connection to this special day. When I started, I realized I had over 150 recipes that could be mixed and matched to create the perfect Bhai Phota platter! I hope this article helps you plan your own delicious celebration.

Debjani's Note

I originally intended to select around 75 recipes, but I couldn't resist including more! You'll find over 150 recipes, mostly Bengali but also featuring dishes from other Indian cuisines, world cuisine, and even Mughlai food, all available on Debjanir Rannaghar. The choice is yours! To help you get started, I've included a few suggested menu selections.

If you have any favorite Bhai Phota Special Recipes you'd like me to include, please let me know unless I've already done so.

About the Bhai Phota celebration at my home

I don't think I've ever written about Bhai Phota celebrations at home or at my maternal uncle's house. Or have I? Oh yes, the Chingri Malaikari recipe post! That dish is part of the celebration, a bittersweet reminder. Anyway, I was just thinking about what it was like when I was a teenager. It was always so much fun. My father, uncles, and cousins would wait for all my aunts to arrive for Bhai Phota. They'd bring lots of sweets, I would purchase a selection of sweets, and we'd all eat lunch together after the ritual. A grand bhai phota lunch - Bhat, Shukto, Moong Dal, Jhuri Aloo Bhaja, Macher Kalia, Pabda Maach, Kochi Pathar Jhol, Khejur Aamsotto Chutney, Payesh and what not.

My mother, grandmother, and other aunts were never home on Bhatridwitia. They would visit their own brothers to perform the Bhai Phota ceremony. I never enjoyed going to my maternal uncle's place on this day. I always preferred celebrating at our Amherst Street home.

Fast forward to my pre-teen years and early adulthood. I started cooking different dishes for my cousins. Since I'm an only child, the celebrations at home always revolved around my cousins. I actually learned how to cook many dishes specifically for Bhai Phota.

Now, there are no celebrations at home anymore. My father and all my uncles are gone.

Bhai Phota Recipe Plan

I'm sharing this post to help anyone planning their Bhai Phonta meal. You'll find over 150 recipes below to inspire your menu. To get you started, I've included a few sample Bhai Phonta platters before the full recipe collection. I hope this is helpful!

Bhai Phota Recipe ideas, if you want a simple menu

Let's say there is plain rice. You can accompany it with

Some classic dishes on Bhai Phota if you can handle some complex recipes

A Mughlai Platter

Bhai Phonta Platter idea from the World Cuisine

Bhai Phota Special Recipes - 150 + recipe ideas

I'm trying to share a variety of recipes perfect for Bhai Phonta! 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.

To start the day of Bhai Phota - Starter Recipes

Topse Maacher Fry | Topse Fish Fry | Mango Fish Fry

Topse Maacher Fry is a classic, mouth-watering Bengali fish dish that is sure to tantalize the taste buds of any seafood lover. The dish is prepared by taking a Topse Fish and coating it in a special batter made of gram flour, rice flour, and a unique combination of spices an they deep-frying the fish

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Biyebarir Fish Butter Fry aka Bhetki Batter Fry

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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Tawa Rupchand Fish Fry | Masala Fish Fry with Rupchanda Mach

Making Tawa Rupchand Fish Fry is simple yet the end result is an incredibly delicious dish that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Bengali Macher Chop | Katla Maach-er Chop

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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Bengali Chorbir Bora (Mutton Fat Fritters)

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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Mangalorean Rava Pomfret fry

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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Phulkopir Singara | Kolkata style Fulkopir Shingara Recipe

Phulkopir Singara is a quintessential Bengali no onion no garlic snack; a distant cousin of Samosa and prepared with a filling of cauliflower

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Macher Dimer Bora | Fish Roe Fritters

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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Kucho Nimki; the Bengali snack!

Kucho Nimki is a famous Bengali savory snack. It is the Bengali version of  namakpare and is prepared with Maida.

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Nimki Makha

Nimki Makha is a no-fire Bengali Chat prepared with Nimki, the diamond-shaped fried munchies, and a few veggies.

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Mutton Handi Kebab

A very easy yet, tasty heirloom recipe of Mutton Handi Kebab. I have adapted the recipe from a small-town Kebab shop in West Bengal

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Restaurant Style Chicken Malai Kebab | Chicken Reshmi Kebab | Murg Malai Kebab

Restaurant style Chicken Malai Kebab or Chicken Reshmi Kebab is a melting in mouth Indian Chicken Starter wherein the chicken is marinated with cream before grilling along with a selected spices.

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Kolkata-Style Egg Roll Recipe

Egg Roll, that delicious wrap - nah Roll, is a classic Kolkata street food. Imagine crispy paratha bread filled with an omelet-style egg, onions, cucumbers, and maybe some capsicum. A dash of green chili, and of course, tomato and chili sauce, completes this amazing Kolkata Egg Roll.

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Mangsher Ghughni | Yellow Pea Curry with Minced Mutton

Mangsher Ghughni or Yellow Peas curry with minced mutton is a signature Bengali side and is a famous snack as well

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Chicken 65 Recipe | Making Chennai-style Chicken 65 at home - step-by-step with video

Chicken 65 is a popular snack in India that hails from the southern part of the country. The dish is known for its spicy and tangy flavor, as well as its crunchy consistency.

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Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken is a signature Indian Chicken preparation from the Northern part of the country.

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To make the Bengali meal perfect - side dish recipes for Bhai Phonta

Shukto | Bengali Shukto Recipe | Shuktoni | Dudh Shukto

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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Ilish Shukto Recipe

Ilish Shukto is a Bengali-style Hilsa Fish and veggie curry flavored with Randhuni and five spices. This is different from the general Shuto.

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Bhangachora Shukto aka Bhangachora Torkari

Bhangachora Shukto, also known as Bhangachora Torkari, is a delightful Bengali dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables and seafood and fish-head, without the use of onion or garlic. This unique mishmash features a variety of veggies, along with the flavorful addition of fish heads, prawns, and small fish (if desired).

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Bengali Veg Daal | Picnic Special Vegetable Daal Recipe | Shobji Diye Moong Dal | Yellow Split Pea cooked with Veggies

Bengali Veg Daal, aka Bengali-style moong daal, cooked with small chunks of seasonal veggies, tempered with whole spices, and flavored with Ghee!

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Bhaja Moong-er Daal | Bengali Bhaja Mung-er Dal

Sona Muger Daal, also known as Bengali Bhaja Moong er Dal, is a comforting lentil soup from Bengali cuisine that does not contain onion or garlic.

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Macher Matha diye Bhaja Muger Dal | Macher Muro Diye Dal Recipe

Macher Matha diye Bhaja Muger Dal is a signature Bengali-style Dal/ lentil soup prepared with Mug Dal/ Moong Dal and Fish-head.

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Narkel diye Cholar Dal aka Bengali Cholar Dal

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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Jhuri Aloo Bhaja | Bengali Jhurjhure Aloo Bhaja Curry Pata, Badam Bhaja Diye

Jhuri Aloo Bhaja is a Bengali style crunchy fried potatoes prepared with shredded potatoes

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Lomba Dantiwala Begun Bhaja

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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Gol Muchmuche Begun Bhaja

A comforting form of Begun Bhaja, Gol Muchmuche Begun Bhaja goes amazingly with Rice-based dishes.

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Laal Shag Bhaja | Stir-fried Red Amaranth Leaves

Lal Shak Bhaja is a tasty Saag dish that is simple to make. It is a stir-fry that is cooked with Red Amaranth (also known as Laal Saag), Peanuts, and Posto dana.

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Postor Bora | Bengali Poppy Seed Fritters

Postor Bora or Poppy Seed Fritter is a famous Bengali munchie (fritter) prepared with the paste of Poppyseed. We serve it as part of our regular meal along with Rice and Dal.

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Bengali Pat Patar Bora | Pat Pata Bhaja Recipe | Bengali Jute Leaves Fritter

Pat Patar Bora, more commonly known as Pat Pata Bhaja, is a delicious and unique Bengali fritter that is prepared with fresh jute leaves. This delectable snack is vegan, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. The jute leaves used in this recipe are seasonal, so it is best to take advantage of them when they are available. 

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Muri Ghonto Recipe | Bengali Fishhead and Rice Mishmash | Muro Ghonto

Muri Ghonto aka Muro Ghonto is a Bengali-style mishmash prepared with fishhead, rice, and potatoes.

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Side Dish - Vegetarian for Bhai Phonta Platter

Chanar Dalna | Bengali Niramish Chaanar Dalna

Chanar Dalna, a classic Bengali side dish, features fresh chana (or chenna) and potato pieces. Traditionally, it's made without onion and garlic.

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Aloo Phulkopir Dalna

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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Chana Bhapa

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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Phulkopir Rosha | Bengali Gobi Rassa

Phulkopir Rosha is a spicy no onion no garlic Bengali vegetarian dish made with cauliflower. The curry is semi-dry and thick, with oil coming out from the edges. This makes it rich in flavor.

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Sada Aloor Dum | White Dum Aloo Bengali style

Sada Aloor Dum is a no onion no garlic subtle Bengali Potato curry aka dum aloo with white gravy prepared with sesame seed and cashew nuts.

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Bandhakopir Torkari | Badhakopir Ghonto | Bengali Cabbage Sabzi

Bengali Bandhakopir Torkari, popularly referred to as Badhakopir Ghonto, is a delectable vegetarian delicacy. This dish harmoniously combines cabbage, potatoes, and green peas, meticulously cooked to achieve the ideal texture. The flavors are enhanced with a medley of aromatic spices, Bengali Garam Masala, and a touch of ghee. Prepare to be enchanted by this tantalizing creation.

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Mochar Ghonto Narkel ar Bhaja Bori diye | Bengali Banana Blossom Curry

Mochar Ghonto is a signature Bengali delicacy. Mocha in Bengali stands for Banana blossom aka Banana flower.

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Paneer er Dalna | Bengali Paneer-er Torkari

Paneer Er Dalna is a Bengali style vegetarian no onion no garlic aromatic curry cooked with Paneer and also big potato chunks.

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Papor er Dalna

Bengali Papor er Dalna, or Papad Curry with chunks of potato, is a delicious dish made without onion or garlic!

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Dhokar Dalna

Dhokar Dalna is a classic Bengali curry that is made without using onion or garlic. It features potato chunks and fried lentil cakes, known as dhoka bhaja, which give the dish its distinct flavor. This post includes instructions for making the dhoka bhaja from scratch as well as the steps for making the curry itself.

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Chal Potol | Pointed Gourd cooked with Aromatic Gobindobhog Rice

Chal Potol is a classic Bengali dish cooked with pointed gourd combined with aromatic gobindobhog rice. It is a vegetarian delight.

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Natun Aloor Dum | Bengali Dum Aloo with Baby Potato or Notun Aloo

Natun Aloor Dum, also known as Bengali Niramish Dum Aloo, is a delectable potato dish that is prepared without the use of onions or garlic. This flavorful gravy-based recipe features baby potatoes and is a popular specialty in Bengali cuisine.

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Begun Basanti

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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Navaratan Korma | Navratan Korma | Navratna Korma

Navratan Korma is a famous Paneer-based Indian side dish. This dish consists of 9 veggies along with Paneer and hence the name "Navaratan".

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Side Dish - Fish and Seafood - Non-Vegetarian for Bhai Phonta Platter

Bengali Paneer Kosha Recipe

I have created a vegetarian version of the signature Bengali dish, Kosha Mangsho, called Paneer Kosha. This curry recipe is inspired by the traditional Bengali dish and is perfect for those who are vegetarian and want to taste the delicious flavors of Bengali cuisine.

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Shorshe Posto Mach | Rui Mach Shorshe Posto Bata Diye

Shorshe Posto Mach is a traditional Bengali fish curry made with a blend of mustard and poppyseed paste. This delectable curry is also referred to as Shorshe Posto diye Macher Jhal.

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Biye Barir Macher Kalia

Macher Kalia is a well-known Bengali curry dish made with pieces of fish and potato. The sauce is made from onions and tomatoes, and it is seasoned with ginger and garlic. We use aromatic spices and clarified butter to cook this delectable Bengali fish curry, which is a popular choice for celebratory meals.

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Bhetki Maacher Aloo Phulkopi diye Kalia

Bhetki Maacher Aloo Phulkopi diye Kalia is a Bengali light fish curry prepared with potato halves and cauliflower florets.

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Chitol Macher Muitha

Chitol Macher Muitha is a traditional and signature Bengali fishball curry cooked with chitol mach and selected spices. Potato in the gravy is optional.

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Chingri Malai Curry | Prawn Malaikari Recipe

Prawn Curry flavored with coconut milk originally from Malaysia is modified into a Signature Bengali Dish known as Chingri Malai curry aka Chicngri Malaikari.

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Bhetki Begum Bahar Recipe

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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Doi Ilish | Bengali Hilsa Fish in Yogurt Curry recipe

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

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Shorshe Bata diye Parshe Macher Jhal | Mullet Fish in Mustard Gravy

Shorshe Bata diye Parshe Macher Jhal is a famous Bengali mustard-based Mullet fish aka Parshe fish curry.

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Kolkata style Chilli Fish

Kolkata style Chilli Fish is a delicious sweet and sour dish, a Bengali twist on the popular Chinese favorite. My Kolkata-style Chilli Fish recipe is pretty simple, a no-fuss dish with just a few veggies and an easy cooking process.

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Ilish Macher Sorshe bata diye Jhal | Shorshe Ilish | Hilsa Fish in Mustard Gravy

A classic Bengali fish curry called Ilish Macher Sorshe bata diye Jhal is made with Ilish Mach. This dish is also known as Shorshe Ilish or Ilish Macher Jhal.

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Tel Koi

Tel Koi is a traditional Bengali fish curry that is made with "Koi Mach" or Climbing Perch, a fresh-water fish.

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Barishali Ilish aka Ilish Barishali

Barishali Ilish is a Bengali Hilsa curry cooked with Mustard, Curd and Coconut paste

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Bhetki Macher Dum

Bhetki Macher Dum is a light Bengali style curry cooked with Indian Barramundi aka Bhekti Mach

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Kakrar Jhal | Bengali Crab Curry

Kakrar Jhal or Bengali Crab Curry is a gravy-based curry prepared with Crab and potato chunks and is a traditional Bengali preparation of Crab!

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Ilish Macher Korma

Ilish Macher Korma, a special Hilsa fish curry featuring onions and garlic, offers a unique flavor different from other Hilsa preparations. Particularly popular in Bangladesh, this delightful dish is sure to become a favorite. Here's the recipe for you to try!

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Doodh Maach | Fish cooked with Milk

Doodh Maach, also known as Fish in Milk, is a delightful Bengali fish curry that stands out for its rich flavors and enticing aroma. What sets this dish apart is the delectable gravy prepared with milk, giving it a truly distinctive taste.

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Chingri Paturi

Chingri Paturi is a classic Bengali delicacy. This dish uses the process of steaming and that too within an envelope of Banana leaf with the signature Bengali spice mix of Coconut-mustard-poppyseed. Paturi is a dish influenced by Parsi cuisine and the Banana leaf is used because in Bengal those are found in abundance.

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Aloo Fulkopi Diye Macher Jhol

Aloo Fulkopi diye Macher Jhol, a delightful winter treat, is a classic Bengali fish curry prepared with generous portions of Rohu or Katla carp, potatoes, and cauliflower.

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Pabda Macher Tel Jhal or Pabda Fish Curry

A tantalizingly delicious Catfish or Pabda Maach curry, lovingly prepared with an aromatic blend of spices and simmered to perfection: it's the Pabda Mach-er Tel Jhal. Rich and flavorful, this traditional Bengali dish is sure to delight even the most discerning palates.

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Phulkopi Aloo diye Chingri Kaliya | Bengali Prawn Curry with Potato and Cauliflower

Phulkopi Aloo diye Chingri Kaliya is a comforting preparation of Prawns, Potatoes, and Cauliflower.

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Bhetki Maacher Aloo Phulkopi diye Kalia

Bhetki Maacher Aloo Phulkopi diye Kalia is a Bengali light fish curry prepared with potato halves and cauliflower florets.

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Crab Malai Curry | Narkel Dudh-e Kakra | Kakra Malai Curry

Creamy and flavorful Crab Malai Curry! A modified version of Bengali Chingri Malai Curry wherein fresh Crabs are used instead of Prawns.

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Chitol Macher Kaliya

Chitol Macher Kaliya is a rich onion based Bengali fish curry cooked with Chitol Mach aka Knifefish.

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Jhinge Chingri Tel Jhol aka Jhinge diye Bagda Chingrir Tel Jhol

Jhinge Aloo Chingrir Tel Jhol is a delightful Bengali recipe that combines fresh prawns, Ridge Gourd (also known as Jhinge in Bengali or Turai in Hindi), and Potato slices to make a comforting curry.

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Aar Macher Kalia

Tangy, flavorful, and rich Bengali Aar Macher Kalia; a fish curry prepared with Aor aka Singara Fish. This is a must try recipe of Bengali Macher Jhol

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Daab Chingri

Daab Chingri, a classic Bengali dish of prawns cooked insidea young coconut with spices and coconut meat, is truly a culinary treasureworth experiencing!

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Bhetki Macher Paturi

Bhetki Macher Paturi is a classic Bengali fish dish. In thisrecipe, flavorful Bhetki fish (Indian Barramundi) fillet is marinated in ablend of spices, then carefully wrapped in leaves and steamed until tender anddelicious. All you need then is some rice to truly enjoy it!

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Lau Patay Ilish Paturi

Paraphrase A renowned Bengali cuisine, the Lau Patay Ilish Paturi involves cooking Hilsa fish, also known as Ilish Mach, with an assortment of spices in a packet of Bottle Gourd Greens until it reaches a state of flawlessness.

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Doi Maach (Bengali Fish Curry cooked with plain curd) | Bengali Doi Mach Recipe

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.

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Narkel Doodh-e Ilish Mach | Hilsa Fish Curry with Coconut Milk

Narkel Doodh-e Ilish Mach is a tantalizing dish featuring Hilsa Fish cooked in a mouthwatering coconut Milk curry. The aroma and taste of this combination are both delicate and flavorful.

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Butter Garlic Prawn | Garlic Butter Shrimp

This Butter Garlic Prawn recipe is a favorite of mine! Oh yes, I am talking about the good dose of butter, a lot of garlic and a lot of fresh herbs, and for sure fresh prawns! This recipe just cannot go wrong!

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Basa Fish Curry with Coconut Milk

Basa Fish Curry cooked with Coconut Milk, Curry Leaves, and Bengali Five spices aka Panch Phoron. This is a super easy Indian fish Curry recipe which is comforting as well.

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Magur Macher Rosha

Magur Macher Rosha is a delightful and comforting Bengali fish curry that is cooked using Asian catfish, also known as Magur Mach, and potato chunks. This dish is a staple in many Bengali homes

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Bhapa Chingri

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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Creamy Butter Garlic Crab

For those who enjoy seafood, don't miss out on the delectable Creamy Butter Garlic Crab. This exquisite dish boasts a harmonious fusion of indulgent tastes that will undoubtedly leave you craving for more. With its simple preparation, it's bound to impress your loved ones.

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Bhetki Macher Paturi

Bhetki Macher Paturi is a classic Bengali fish dish. In thisrecipe, flavorful Bhetki fish (Indian Barramundi) fillet is marinated in ablend of spices, then carefully wrapped in leaves and steamed until tender anddelicious. All you need then is some rice to truly enjoy it!

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Side Dish - Mutton - Non-Vegetarian for Bhai Phonta Platter

Kosha Mangsho Recipe | Bengali Mutton Kasha

Kosha Mangsho, a beloved Bengali Mutton Curry also known as mutton kasha, is a culinary treasure renowned for its slow-cooked mutton infused with rich spices. This iconic dish needs no introduction and represents the very best of Bengali cuisine.

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Mangshor Jhol (Bengali light Mutton curry with big fat Potato chunks)

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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Kochi Pathar Jhol | Aloo diye Mangshor Jhol | Bengali Baby Goat Meat Curry

Kochi Pathar Jhol, or Runny Mutton Curry, is a classic Bengali mutton or goat dish. This light curry features tender baby goat meat, prepared with just a few spices and absolutely no added fat.

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Joggi Barir Mangsho

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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Bengali Mete Chorchori (Mutton Liver side with Potato chunks)

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

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Posto Mangsho (Bengali Mutton Curry cooked with Poppy Seed Paste)

Posto Mangsho aka Mutton Curry cooked with Poppy Seed paste is a Bengali style Mangsho aka Mutton curry cooked with famous Posto Bata!

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Durban Lamb Curry | Recipe | History | World's Best?

The lively city of Durban, located on South Africa's eastern shore, is famous for its wide variety of delicious food. The Durban lamb curry, a fragrant and tasty lamb dish, has become a signature item of the local cuisine, enchanting the palates of both residents and travelers.

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Mutton Korma Recipe, Bengali Muslim-style

Bengali Muslim-style Mutton Korma - Mutton Korma made in a pressure cooker! 20 Ingredients, 1 our, super easy to cook and a bit different from Delhi-style Mutton Qurma! 

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Indian Mutton Raan Roast Recipe | Indian-Style Mutton Leg Roast

Indian Mutton Raan roast aka Indian-style Mutton leg roast, a step-by-step recipe with pictorials and video which is easy to follow. 

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Aloo Gosht Recipe (Bengali Muslim style)

Bengali Muslim style Aloo Gosht, a family recipe from the in-laws.  Mutton cooked along with potato chunks and a homemade spice blend and the end product is heavenly.

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Gota Roshun diye Mangshor Jhol

Gota Roshun diye Mangshor Jhol is a subtle Bengali Mutton curry cooked with whole Garlic pod

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Aminia Special Curry

Aminia Special Curry is one of the longest-served dishes in Aminia. The first-generation owner cooked it thinking in mind the Britishers who used to visit this place. This curry is a blend of Mughlai flavor with a subtle taste to match the taste buds of people who want to savor Mughlai food yet do not like something over the top! This dish is still available and popular.

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Mangsha Tarkari

Mangsha Tarkari is a traditional Mutton Curry from Odisha. This is a runny meat curry with Potato chunks.

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Gota Moshlar Mangsho | Kata Moshlar Mangsho | Mutton cooked with whole spices

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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Kolkata's Mutton Tikia

Mutton Tikia, a delectable Kolkata specialty Kebab, tantalizes the taste buds with its juicy, tender meaty interior. Each bite is enhanced by its savory gravy, making it an indulgent treat that all will enjoy.

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Mutton Ghee Roast Recipe

Mutton Ghee Roast is a flavorful and spicy mutton dish from Mangalore. Its amazing taste has made it a popular favorite across India and beyond. If you love Indian mutton curry, you absolutely have to try this recipe!

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Anglo-Indian Mutton Curry

Anglo-Indian Mutton Curry, a flavorful mutton preparation and a bit different from the typical Indian mutton curry but it is so very Indian.

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Niramish Mangsho or Bengali Bhoger Mangsho

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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Mutton Rezala

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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Side Dish - Chicken - Non-Vegetarian for Bhai Phonta Platter

Easy Indian Chicken Curry Recipe for Beginners

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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Chicken Kosha Recipe | Bengali Kosha Murgir Mangsho

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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Dhaba Style Chicken Curry

Dhaba Style Chicken Curry is an easy-to-make Indian Chicken Curry and a roadside favorite. It takes hardly 30 minutes to cook this delicacy.

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Panch Phoron Murgi | Bengali Chicken Curry with Panch Phoron

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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Dak Bungalow Chicken Curry | Chicken Dak Bungalow Recipe

A simple chicken curry, the "Dakbangla" caretaker used to cook, is now a signature Bengali delicacy. Dak Bungalow Chicken Curry, also known as Chicken Dak Bungalow, is a Bengali-style chicken curry prepared with basic spices, along with egg and potato.

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Chicken Chaap | Kolkata-Style Chicken Chanp

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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Doi Murgi | Kolkata style Doi Murgi | Bengali Curd based Chicken Curry Recipe

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

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Bengali Desi Murgir Dum | Bengali Country Chicken Curry

Desi Murgir Dum is a Bengali-style chicken curry prepared with Country Chicken. Country chicken aka deshi murgi makes it different from the regular Bengali chicken curry

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Bangladeshi Chicken Roast | বাংলাদেশী বিয়েবাড়ির চিকেন রোস্ট

Bangladeshi Chicken Roast, a rich gravy based chicken delicacy from Bangladesh; also known as Biyebarir Chicken Roast

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Chicken Bharta | Kolkata style Chicken Bharta

Kolkata Style Chicken Bharta, where chicken strips are cooked in a rich gravy and served with boiled egg

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Robibarer Murgir Jhol from my Mother's Kitchen!

Murgir Jhol, a popular dish in Bengali households, is a delightful Chicken Curry featuring a vibrant red gravy and the addition of potatoes.

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Goalondo Steamer Curry or Boatman Style Chicken Curry

A sumptuous and hearty Boatman Style Chicken Curry awaits you! Goalondo steamer curry aka boatman style chicken curry is a basic earthy Bengali-style chicken curry

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Kancha Lanka Murgi | Bengali Chili flavored Chicken Curry

Kancha Lonka Murgi is a fiery Bengali chicken curry featuring the vibrant heat of green chili skin paste. If you crave spicy chicken, this recipe is a must-try!

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Sali ma Marghi | Jardaloo Salli Murghi Recipe

Sali Ma Marghi or Jardaloo Salli Murghi is a classic chicken curry from Parsi cuisine, and despite its special appeal, it's surprisingly simple to make! "Sali" refers to matchsticks, which in this dish means crispy fried potatoes cut into that shape and served alongside the chicken curry. And just so you know, "Marghi" simply means chicken.

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Kolhapuri Chicken

KolhapuriChicken, a vibrant and deeply flavorful chicken curry.  Originating from the heart of Maharashtra,India, Chicken Kolhapuri has undoubtedly earned its reputation as a culinarystar within the state.

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Main course Recipes for Bhai Phota Thali

Bengali Basanti Pulao | Bengali Holud Pulao Recipe

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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Morog Pulao

Morog Pulao is a signature Bangladeshi Chicken based Pulao where cock meat is used

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Mutton Pulao in a Pressure Cooker | Easy Mutton Pulav Recipe

Want a quick and tasty mutton pulao recipe? This easy recipe of mutton pulao uses a pressure cooker, so it's ready in no time! You only need simple ingredients to make this pilaf.

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Birista Pulao | Beresta Pulao

Birista Pulao, or Beresta Pulao, is a straightforward and savory pulao dish that involves using onion crisps, dry red chilies, and a variety of spices. This delicious Pilaf is often prepared in Bengali Muslim households as a side dish to complement spicy meat dishes.

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Ghee Bhat | Bengali Sweet Pulao

Ghee Bhat is a traditional Bengali sweet Pulao prepared with Rice, Indian spices, and nuts.

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Bhat Bhaja | Bengali Bhaja Bhat

Bhat Bhaja is a Bengali-style fried rice cooked with leftover rice and veggies

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Instant Chicken Pulao Recipe | Chicken Pulao in Pressure Cooker

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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Ilish Pulao | Bengali Hilsa Pulao Recipe

Ilish Pulao is a signature Bengali delicacy where hilsa fish is cooked with rice to the level of perfection

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Bou Khuda (Boua Pulao or Bou Khudi)

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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Luchi

In this blogpost, you will discover a step-by-step guide on how to prepare the delectable fulko luchi, a renowned fried bread from Bengal.

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Koraishutir Kachuri | Matarshutir Kachuri | Bengali Peas Kachauri

Koraishuti, which simply means peas, is the star of Koraishutir Kachuri, a famous Bengali flatbread. This tasty treat features kachauris, or fried breads, filled with a delicious green pea stuffing.

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Kolkata Mutton Biryani | Calcutta Biryani

Kolkata Mutton Biryani is a flavorful delicacy cooked with mutton chunks, rice, potato, and boiled eggs (optional).

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Kolkata-Style Egg Biryani with Aloo Recipe | Aanda Biryani Recipe Restaurant Style

Here's a simple recipe for Kolkata-style Egg Biryani with Aloo that you can follow to create a restaurant-quality Aanda Biryani in the comfort of your home.

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Crab Biryani | Nandu Biryani | Kakra Biryani

An easy recipe for Crab biryani. It takes just one hour to make this delicacy.

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Bangladeshi Mutton Tehari

BangladeshiMutton Tehari is a delicious pilaf, a flavorful rice dish from Bangladesh madewith special spices, fragrant rice, and tender mutton. It's a unique anddelightful alternative to Biryani, perfect for savoring and sharing.

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Chutney Recipes for perfect Meal of Bhaiphonta

Plastic Chutney (Raw Papaya Chutney)

The delightful Bengali plastic chutney is made by cooking raw papaya along with sugar and lemon juice. This combination gives the raw papaya a texture reminiscent of melted plastic, thus earning it its unique name.

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Tomato Amsotto Khejur er Chutney | Bengali Tomato, Khejur, Amsottor Chutney

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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Dessert Recipes for Bhai Phota

Chaler Payesh | Bengali Rice Kheer | Poromanno

Chaler Payesh is a signature Bengali slow-cooked dessert prepared with Rice, Milk, and also Sugar or other sweetening agents. This Rice pudding is often reffered as Poromanno or Kheer.

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Komola Kheer | Kheer Komola | Bengali Orange Kheer | Komlalebur Payesh

Kheer Komola, also referred to as Komola Kheer or Payesh Komlalebur, is a well-liked sweet treat in Bengal that combines milk and juicy oranges.

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Potol Mishti | Halwai style Parwal Ki Mithai | Kheer Potol

Potol Mishti aka Parwal Ki Mithai; Unique Indian sweet ever! Made with fresh pointed gourd, sugar, mawa, and a few basic ingredients and the end result is mind-blowing.

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Bengali Mishti Doi | Laal Doi

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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Balushahi Recipe | Halwai Style Balushahi

Balushahi is a fried dessert with its origin in Northern India. You may find it in UP, Bihar, NCR, and Rajasthan quite easily.

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Bhapa Doi

Bhapa Doi is a traditional Bengali steamed dessert prepared with Curd or Yogurt.

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Kamala bhog aka Komolabhog

Kamalabhog is a signature Bengali orange flavored dessert which is a distant cousin of Roshogolla and first cousin of Rajbhog!

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Motichur Ladoo | Motichur Laddu | Motichoor Laddu

Motichoor Ladoo is a famous Indian sweet and is available widely. This is a gram flour based fried delicacy.

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Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun

An Indianized version of baked eggless cheesecake prepared with Soan Papdi, Mishti Doi and Mini Gulab Jamun; Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun is a fusion dessert.

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No-Churn Fresh Cherry and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Indulge in the flavors of summer with No-Churn Fresh Cherry and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. 

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Two in One Sondesh; not the ice cream!

This Two-in-One Sondesh recipe is a spin on traditional Bengali Sondesh, bringing to mind the familiar flavors of classic strawberry vanilla two-in-one ice cream!

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Khejur Gurer Payesh | Bengali Rice Kheer with Date Palm Jaggery

Khejur Gurer Payesh, or Patali Gurer Payesh, is a delightful rice kheer that's a seasonal treat, appearing only during the winter months. What sets this dessert apart is the use of date palm jaggery, known as Khejur Gur, which gives it a distinctive and delicious flavor.

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Kulfi

Treat your taste buds to something special - homemade Kulfi Faluda! This luscious treat is made with a blend of creamy goodness, crunchy nuts, and the delicate flavor of saffron. It's easy to make and sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Nolen Gurer Sandesh

Nolen Gurer Sandesh is a famous Bengali sweet fudge prepared with Nolen Gur or Date Palm Jaggery and fresh Cottage Cheese

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Khejur Gurer Rosogolla

Here's a recipe for making delicious, authentic Bengali Khejur Gurer Rosogolla, also known as Patali Gurer Roshogolla, right in your own kitchen!

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Chenna Poda | Chhena Poda | ChennaPoda

Chenna Poda or Chhena Poda is a signature Indian Sweet from the state of Odisha prepared with Fresh Chenna or Cottage Cheese

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This is a very easy recipe for Carrot Cake with Cream cheese Frosting which for sure is drool-worthy!

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Chanar Jilapi

Chanar Jilapi, also known as Paneer Jalebi, is a classic Bengali sweet made with fresh cottage cheese, or chana.

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Gurer Narkel Naru

Gurer Narkel Naru is a signature Bengali Sweet prepared with fresh grated coconut and Jaggery

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Mysore Pak | Mysorepak recipe step by step

Mysore Pakis a truly delightful Indian dessert. This traditional sweet, made with justgram flour, sugar, and ghee (clarified butter), simply melts in your mouth,offering a taste of pure heaven.

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Elo Jhelo

EloJhelo is a delightful, crunchy, and sweet Bengali snack, often made during theDurga Puja festival.

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Darbesh | Bengali Laddu

"Darbesh" is a widely known and traditional Bengali delicacy that resembles Boondi Laddu in appearance, but has a distinct flavor. One of the key ingredients in Dorbesh is Khowa or Mawa, which is not used in the making of Boondi Laddu.

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Dimer Halwa | Egg Halwa | Ande Ka Halwa

Dimer Halwa or Egg Halwa is an Indian Sweet dish or Halwa prepared with Egg. This is an heirloom recipe from my in-laws' side

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Kancha Golla | Bengali Pranhara Sondesh

Kancha Golla, a well-loved Bengali soft fudge, is made with fresh cottage cheese and either jaggery or sugar. Today, I'm excited to share a Kancha Golla recipe using seasonal Patali Gur, or date palm jaggery.

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Besan Laddu

An easy recipe for the famous Indian delicacy Besan Laddu. Following this recipe you can very easily make Besan ka ladoo at home.

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Bhai Phota, a festival filled with joy and deep devotion, especially among the Bengali community, wouldn't be complete without its traditional recipes. These dishes are not only incredibly delicious but also hold immense cultural importance. If you want to truly experience the heart of this festival in the Bengali way, these recipes are a must-try!

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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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