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The best part of Pohela Boishakh is the food! Revealing our first festive Bengali new year spread.

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 Recipe - Panta Ilish · Ilish Steaks - 5-6 pieces · Turmeric - 1/2 tsp · Salt - 1 tsp, as needed · Mustard Oil - 2 tbsp · Onions - 1/2 cup, sliced · Fresh Green ... Pohela Boishakh or Bangla Noboborsho is the first day of Bengali calendar which is the official calendar of Bangladesh. This festival is celebrated on 14 April in Bangladesh and on 15 April in Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam by people of Bengali heritage, irrespective of their religious faith. It is the celebration of the Bengalihood, transcending the border between Bangladesh and West Bengal, rising above any religious differences. It is the revival of the indigenous cultural roots and home-style cooking of Bengali and Bangladeshi food. In Bangladesh, a country marked by a huge chasm between the rich and the poor, the once austere bhorta (mishmash of vegetables), mach bhaja (fried fish) and panta bhat (plain white fermented rice) has become the game-changer — marking the return of the privileged to the food

Top 7 BENGALI FOODS

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What to eat in Bangladesh? Top 7 Bengali Foods · Chomchom · Fuchka · Paratha · Bhorta · MOST ICONIC Bhorta · Shami kabab · Jilapi · Haleem. VIEW MORE View all Bengali Foods 01 Chomchom MAIN INGREDIENTS MILK SUGAR LEMON JUICE VINEGAR CARDAMOM Chomchom is a traditional sweet from Bangladesh consisting of milk that is cooked in sugar syrup. It is often flavored with lemon juice and cardamom powder. The sweet treat can be served in a few different varieties – with chopped nuts, malai cream, or grated coconut. 02 Fuchka MAIN INGREDIENTS

Top Traditional Bangladeshi Foods

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  Top Traditional Bangladeshi Foods   Bangladeshi cuisines are defined by the country’s tropical geography and diverse array of influences, from Persian to Indian. Especially, the traditional foods of Bangladesh whizz with the richness of spices, versatile flavors, aromatic qualities, and mesmerizing tastes. Here are some of the best traditional Bangladeshi foods that you shouldn't miss. Most Popular Breakfast Dishes to Try in Bangladesh Panta Bhaat (Water Rice) This dish is popular in Bangladesh as well as Eastern India. Panta Bhaat or water rice is prepared from fermented rice and people eat it with mustard oil, onions, chilies, or an aloo bharta. Research has shown that panta bhaat is in micronutrients and so it keeps the body cool during the hot and humid summer months. In rural regions of Bangladesh, the farmers eat Panta Vaat before going to work. This food gives them the energy to work throughout the day even if on hot weather days. This food is poplar in urban areas too.