Jun 28, 2024
Food is a major part of Bengali culture and people love to associate their meals with seasons. Monsoon brings rains, and along with it delicacies for the season, including Hilsa.
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Here are some comforting Bengali delicacies to enjoy on a rainy day and throughout monsoon.
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The most comforting Bengali food when it drizzles all day outside. Khichuri is the Bengali version of khichi made with rice, moong dal, ginger paste and veggies.
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Monsoon is incomplete for Bengalis without hilsa or ilish. Shallow fried hilsa tastes best with khichuri or plain rice. Make sure to eat it with a green chilli and some oil from the fry.
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Tastes best with khichuri on a rainy day. Labra is made with every vegetable available in your fridge and tastes heavenly.
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Another accompaniment with your khichuri, bhaja literally means fry. You can fry any vegetable of your choice and enjoy.
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Another food you cannot miss during monsoon is bhapa ilish. This Bengali delicacy is made by steaming hilsa with mustard paste.
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Another comfort food for all seasons, aloo posto is made with potato and poppy seeds paste. It's a no-fuss dish, and best enjoyed with rice.
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