Durga Puja 2023:  8 Traditional Bengali Non-Veg Treats For Vijaya Dashami

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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Bhapa Ilish

Hilsa season ends around this time, so make sure you enjoy this steamed Ilish dish slathered with mustard, coconut and yoghurt flavours.

Ilish Paturi

Wrapped in banana leaves, this Bengali Hilsa delicacy is simply melt-in-the-mouth and shouldn’t be missed.

Shorshe Pabda

A festive must-have, Pabda fish is cooked in a gravy of mustard, yoghurt, green chillies and mild spices.

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Pabdar Jhaal

Cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices, dal bodi and Pabda fish, this one is a spicy delicacy enjoyed with rice.

Katla Kalia

Prepaered with plenty of whole spices, onions and tomatoes, this fish dish from Bengal is quite rich and festive.

Doi Katla

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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Kosha Mangsho

Slow-cooked, spicy and rich, this mutton dish is typically enjoyed with Luchi and Basanti Pulao on Vijaya Dashami.

Mangsher Jhol

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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