By Shreya Goswami
October 23, 2023
In Bengal, it is tradition to cook up a feast of fish and mutton on Vijaya Dashami in the honour of Maa Durga. If you are looking forward to such a non-vegetarian festive platter for Bijoya, here are some dishes you must include.
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Hilsa season ends around this time, so make sure you enjoy this steamed Ilish dish slathered with mustard, coconut and yoghurt flavours.
Wrapped in banana leaves, this Bengali Hilsa delicacy is simply melt-in-the-mouth and shouldn’t be missed.
A festive must-have, Pabda fish is cooked in a gravy of mustard, yoghurt, green chillies and mild spices.
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Cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices, dal bodi and Pabda fish, this one is a spicy delicacy enjoyed with rice.
Prepaered with plenty of whole spices, onions and tomatoes, this fish dish from Bengal is quite rich and festive.
Catla pieces are simmered in a simple, white yet rich gravy made of onions, yoghurt and no turmeric for this treat.
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Slow-cooked, spicy and rich, this mutton dish is typically enjoyed with Luchi and Basanti Pulao on Vijaya Dashami.
A simple yet delicious mutton and potato curry that can be made in large batches, this simple Bengali jhol is a must-have.
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