8 Authentic Bengali Dishes You Must Try

Olivia Sarkar
Apr 12, 2024

Shukto

A traditional Bengali vegetable dish made with bitter gourd, drumsticks, potatoes, and other seasonal vegetables cooked in a mildly spiced gravy. It's often served as the first course in a Bengali meal.

Chitol Macher Muitha

This is a unique dish made from fish (Chitol fish, to be specific) where the fish is ground into a paste, mixed with spices and gram flour, and then shaped into small balls. These balls are then cooked in a flavorful gravy.

Paturi

Paturi is a method of cooking where fish or vegetables are marinated in mustard paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and then steamed or grilled. The banana leaves impart a distinct aroma to the dish.

Bhapa Ilish

Hilsa fish (Ilish) is marinated with mustard paste, coconut, green chilies, and other spices, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. It's a popular Bengali delicacy, especially during the monsoon season when Hilsa is abundant.

Shorshe Bata Maach

Another fish delicacy, where fish (often mustard fish like Rohu or Katla) is cooked in a rich mustard gravy. The strong flavor of mustard makes this dish stand out.

Aloo Posto

A simple yet flavorful dish made with potatoes cooked in a poppy seed paste. It's a staple in Bengali households and is often served with rice.

Chingri Malai Curry

A creamy and indulgent dish made with prawns cooked in coconut milk along with spices. It's a popular item in Bengali festivities and special occasions.

Bengali Mishti Pulao

Unlike the spicy pulao of other regions, Bengali Mishti Pulao is subtly sweet and fragrant, cooked with basmati rice, whole spices, and a hint of sugar. It's often served with meat or vegetable curry.

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