Poila Baisakh is around the corner and Bengalis are preparing to celebrate their new year with great pomp. The occasion marks the first day of the Bengali annual calendar. It will be celebrated on 15th April and we all know how celebration and food go hand in hand for Bengalis. So, apart from wearing new clothes and spending time with family and friends, Poila Baisakh is all about enjoying good food. Families prepare up a storm and organize elaborate feasts filled with authentic Bengali cuisine. If you are wondering how to set the poila Baisakh table this year, we have some great recipes that you can try.
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Bengali breakfast is delicious and delicious
Poila Baisakh 2022: Complete Course Menu for Bengali New Year
Snacks/Appetizers for Poila Baisakh 2022:
1) innocent
Whoever said that brinjal is boring, has not tasted the classic Bengali benghi. This snack can be made in minutes and works as a delicious appetizer. Long slices of brinjal are dipped in delicious gram flour batter and deep fried.
2) saddle roll
Kathi rolls are extremely popular in Kolkata. It is versatile and can be made with non-vegetarian fillings or even an assortment of vegetables, depending on your preference. The filling is stuffed inside the paratha to make this meal which is perfect to kick start any party.
3) Jhalmuri
If you want to eat something light yet delicious before main dishes, you can try this simple street food. It is a mixture of puffed rice, chopped onions, chillies, coconut and a few other easy-to-find ingredients.
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Fish is an important part of Bengali cuisine
Main Syllabus for Poila Baisakh 2022:
This Bengali dish, made from potatoes, eggs and a variety of spices, is aromatic in nature and has a rich texture. It will surely leave you craving.
It is a delicious lentil dish cooked with Bengal gram or chana dal. You can pair it with steamed rice or just luchi (Bengali style puri) for a wonderful dining experience.
3) Khichuri
Don’t want to go for the elaborate preparations for the new year? Bengali style khichdi is casual as well as festive. You can start to go with it.
Also known as Mishti or Sweet Pulao, this popular Bengali dish is usually made on special occasions. With a generous addition of raisins and cashews, this sweet-tasting rice paired with a spicy curry is a match made in food heaven.
An iconic dish from the Bengali cookbook, Chingri Malai Curry is as authentic as it gets. In this, river scampi is cooked with mild spices and coconut milk for a rich, flavorful curry. It tastes best with rice.
A quintessential Bengali mutton preparation, kosha mangsho involves slow cooking of goat meat in a variety of spices over low heat. The taste of mustard oil permeates through the dish which consists of thick dark brown gravy and melt in mouth pieces of mutton.
If it is Bengali fish, how can it not contain fish! Eilish or Hilsa is the queen of all varieties of fish. Shorshe Eilish is a classic dish that is rich in mustard flavor. You will be surprised to know how few ingredients are required for this dish and how easy it is to make in less time.
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Bengali festivals are closely related to sweets and sweets
Desserts for Poila Baisakh 2022:
1) Payesh
This Bengali sweet is made with milk and rice along with lots of dry fruits and is the perfect ending to a nutritious meal.
2) message
How can we talk about Bengali festival and not mention the message? Sandesh made of sweet paneer, flavored cardamom and saffron can add flavor to your New Year’s meal.
3) Rasagulla
There will be hardly anyone who does not like to dig rasgullas. These soft and spongy paneer balls dipped in sugar syrup are amazing.
Anyone who has had Bengali food can attest to its diversity and unique taste. So, make the most of Poila Baisakh by indulging in a traditional meal with these recipes.