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From Kosha Mangsho to Doi Maach, Bengali cuisine offers various delectable fish and meat-based dishes. But while talking about Bengali cuisine, we must also understand that the cuisine is influenced by various different cultures and traditions across the globe. Bengali cuisine offer countless sapid vegetarian delicacies that are second to none. The vegetarian or the 'Niramish' fare primarily revolves around ingredients like leafy green vegetables, pumpkin, lentils et al. But what you are most certain to find in across almost all vegetarian dishes is potato. That's right, the tuber was only introduced to Bengalis in late eighteenth century but it has dominated Bengali Rannaghor (kitchen) ever since.
1. Bengali Khichuri
Khichuri is one of the main dishes served as bhog during Durgo Pujo, so you can imagine how important is this delicacy to Bengalis. The humble dish is prepared with green gram (moong dal), rice, ginger, bay leaves, green cardamoms, cloves and many more spices. It is a one-pot recipe which can be put together in a couple of minutes.
2. Labra
Labra is a delectable mix-veg dish which is again a widely popular Durgo Pujo preparation. The dish is an essential part of bhog which is prepared with the mix of seasonal vegetables like pumpkin, potato, cauliflower and brinjal with staple Bengali masala panch phoron.
3. Jhinge Aloo Posto
Jhinge Aloo Posto is an exquisite dish which is prepared with ridge gourd (turai), diced potatoes and poppy seeds. The dish is mostly savoured with steamed rice.
4. Kumror Sabzi
Kumror Sabzi (Pumpkin dish) is a delectable Bengali dish made with potatoes and pumpkin snake gourd and kabuli chana. The dish is also flavoured with panch phoron and other grounded spices that brings a depth of flavours, giving you a yummy dish that goes well with rotis as well as rice.
5. Bengali Alu Dum
It is a delicious side dish which is prepared with baby potatoes, onion, tomato and spices like cumin, ginger and turmeric. Alu Dum is a stir-fried dish that can give your boring meals an instant facelift.
6. Jhuri Aloo Bhaja
Jhuri Aloo Bhaja is an iconic traditional Bengali food which is mostly enjoyed with dal-bhaat (lentil and rice). This dish is made from grated potato which is then accompanied by peanuts and various spices.
