Shingara, a popular Bengali snack, is a crispy, pyramid-shaped pastry filled with spicy potatoes, peas, and cauliflower, perfect for pairing with hot tea on rainy days.
Piyaji is a crispy onion fritter made from sliced onions, gram flour, rice flour, and spices, often served as a snack or accompaniment to traditional Bengali meals.
Beguni, a crispy eggplant snack, is a popular street food in Bengal, made by deep-frying thinly sliced eggplant in gram flour batter, often served with steamed rice or khichdi.
Meva Moodi is a crispy snack made from dry fruits and puffed rice, coated in molten jaggery and tossed in pure desi ghee, best enjoyed warm.
Ghugni, a Bengali snack made from yellow matar, is a popular and delicious snack found in Bengali households and streets, often topped with tamarind chutney, chaat masala, and chopped onions.
This mathri-inspired snack, with its crunchy, golden-brown texture and pin holes, is easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with tea.
Bengali cuisine emphasizes zero-waste cooking, often featuring vegetarian meals with mocha or banana flowers, a challenge but rewarding option during fasting days in Bengali households.