Pithe o puli refers to a variety of steamed or fried dumplings and cakes, typically made during the winter harvest festival of Poush Sankranti. These sweets are made from rice flour, date palm jaggery, and coconut. Pithe can be steamed, fried, or baked, while puli are usually stuffed dumplings. They come in various shapes and flavors, often filled with sweet coconut or kheer. This seasonal delicacy is not only a treat but also holds cultural significance in Bengali cuisine, representing warmth and community during the cold season.
Mochar Payesh is a unique Bengali dessert made from banana flowers (mocha) and milk, combining savory and sweet flavors. The banana flowers are finely chopped, cooked, and mixed with milk,...
Bhora Malpoa is a traditional Indian sweet, particularly popular in Bengal. It features a spongy, deep-fried pancake made from a batter of rice flour, sugar, and sometimes flavored with cardamom...
Patisapta is a traditional Bengali sweet, especially popular during the festival of Makar Sankranti. It is essentially thin crepes made from a mixture of rice flour, all-purpose flour, and semolina,...