Kali Puja 2022: Bengali Delicacies You Can't Miss

By Tanisha Salwan

Niramish Mangsho

It is made from the sacrificial goat offered to Maa Kali. This dish is made without onion and garlic.

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Bengali Khichuri

This one-pot meal is a traditional dish prepared on Kali Pujo and is a part of bhog prasad.

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Labra

A part of the bhog, this vegetarian dish has cauliflower, potatoes, peas, carrots, and pumpkin and many spices.

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Tangra Macher Jhol

Made with Tangra fish, this is a light and flavourful fish curry that is absolutely delicious. 

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Basanti Pulao

This dish is a beautiful concoction of ghee, rice, sugar, saffron, cashews, raisins, and whole spices.

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Mutton Biryani

This classic Bengali biryani is an absolute treat and must-have during Kali Puja.

Chanar Payesh

One of the most popular Bengali desserts, Chanar Payesh or paneer ki kheer is something you should not miss.

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