Durga Puja 2023: 8 Bengali Dishes To Relish With Ashtami Bhoger Khichuri
By Shreya Goswami
October 22, 2023
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Enjoying a plate of Bhoger Khichuri is a must for Bengalis on Durga Puja 2023 Ashtami. While this veggie-packed dish itself is simply too delicious to ignore, you should also enjoy other authentic Bengali dishes paired with this festive special. Take a look.
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Labra
A medley of mildly spiced seasonal vegetables like pumpkin, cauliflower, etc. Labra is a must-have dish on Ashtami.
Beguni
The crunch of this popular brinjal pakoda from Bengal perfectly offsets the mushiness of Bhoger Khichuri.
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Chatni
Whether it’s made with tomatoes and dates or with mango leather, a traditional Bengali chatni with Khichuri is a must.
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Begun Bhaja
If not Beguni, then this simple fried brinjal dish with salt and turmeric always makes its way to the Khichuri platter.
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Dhokar Dalna
Made with steamed lentil cakes and spiced with panch phoron and mild spices, this unique dish is a must-have.
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Jhuri Aloo Bhaja
Thinly sliced, deep-fried and crunchy potatoes that add a lot of crunch to the Bhoger Khichuri platter, this one is delicious.
Potol Bhaja
Peeled and halved pointed gourd are fried with salt and turmeric to create this simple, essential side dish.
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Bandhakopir Chorchori
Made with cabbage, potatoes and mild spices, this no onion-no garlic dish can be relished beyond Durga Puja too.
