10 Incredible Bengali Sweets To Try During Durga Puja 2024

Reema Sharma
Oct 07, 2024

Darbesh

Darbesh or Dorbesh in its first glance might look like a laddoos popular in any Indian sweet shop. But what differentiates the Dorbesh from other laddoos is the addition of Khoya or Mawa in it.

Roshogolla

Roshogolla, a nationwide favorite, is rafted from Chhena and bathed in sugary syrup. This iconic dessert from Bengal is a national favourite too.

Lyangcha

Lyangcha, is one of the most popular sweets from West Bengal's Bardhaman district. Lyangcha is a delectable treat that is prepared by frying a mixture of flour and milk powder, and then generouly dunked in sugar syrup.

Kheer Kodom

Kheer Kodom is one of the most sophisticated Bengali sweets combining coconut, cardamom, jaggery, khoya, and a medley of dry fruits.

Shondesh

Shondesh, the staple in Bengal dessert that's always on top of the list, is a milk-based confection prepared with chenna or paneer.

Bhapa Doi

Bhapa Doi, the cherished Bengali delight is famous for its dual-textured appeal and is a must during durga puja.

Chomchom

Chomchom, made with flour, coconut, cream, sugar, and saffron, serves as a visual and flavorful feast, available in a variety of enticing colors.

Shor Bhaja

Shor Bhaja is a beloved Bengali dessert is made from deep-fried milk cream, it's a treat that captures the essence of Bengal's culinary delights.

Pantua

Pantua has a striking resemblance to the popular gulab jamun. But the traditional Bengali sweet is made with deep-fried balls from semolina, chhena, milk, ghee, and sugar syrup.

Chanar Jilipi

Chanar Jilipi, resembles the popular jalebi but is rather made with chyana/paneer/cottage cheese. The spiral shape dessert gives a delightful twist with chena or cottage cheese in it

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