By Shireen Jamooji
The cuisine of Bangladesh - while heavily influenced by Indian flavours - has a charm of its own. Bengali, Mughlai and even flavours from East Asia constitute the cuisine of this unique country. Here are 10 dishes you can't miss.
This is a traditional Bangladeshi dish made with mashed potatoes or vegetables and spices, often served as a side dish or part of a larger meal.
This is a refreshing drink made with yogurt, mint, coriander, and spices, often served as a palate cleanser during feasts.
This is a festive dish made with fragrant Basmati rice, chicken, and a blend of spices, often served during weddings or other special occasions.
These are steamed rice cakes made with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery, and then served with a drizzle of date molasses.
This is a popular Bangladeshi beef dish that is slow-cooked with spices, onion, and tomato until it becomes tender and flavourful.
This is a popular street food in Bangladesh made with chickpeas, tamarind sauce, and spices. It is often served with chopped onions and cilantro.
This is a flavourful beef or mutton dish made with Shatkora, a type of citrus fruit that grows in Bangladesh and is known as Gondhoraj Lebu in West Bengal.
This is a traditional Bangladeshi dish made with dried fermented fish that is fried and then served with rice or as a snack.
This oversized Jalebi is a famous dessert from Chowk Bazaar in Old Dhaka and is a favourite around festival times.
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The dish of rice, lentils, vegetables and sometimes beef, is typically slow-cooked to allow the flavours to meld together, resulting in a rich and aromatic dish.