HAPPY ‘PET’ PUJA!




“There is no sincerer love than the love of food,” said George Bernard Shaw.

Finally the days are here when one forgets all the diet charts and slimming mantras; when the temples are filled with the aroma of ‘khichuri and labra’ and streets with the aroma of Biryani and Rolls. Yes, it’s Durga Puja and how can one stay away from food.

Listed down are a few ‘Puja Special’ dishes you just can’t miss!

LUCHI & CHHOLAR DAL


This is a must dish on the cards for the bongs. A tempting dish to start the day with! The softness of luchi (poori) when served with Chholar Dal (split Bengal gram), cooked with grated coconut and spices, leaves a never ending flavour on your taste buds.

SWEETS


After starting the day on a good note, it’s time for a sweet dish, but a light one. To make your sweet tooth sweeter, a Sandesh (less in sugar content) will serve the purpose.

BHOG – KHICHURI, LABDA & PAYESH


How can someone miss this time of the day? People wait eagerly to consume bhog, which is regarded as an auspicious dish comprising of Khichuri, Labda, Begun bhaja and the delicious payesh. Served hot on your plate, this dish will surely make you run for more!

JHAL MURI


Oh, it’s 4 O’ clock by now and the stomach is craving for some spicy treat. To start the evening, Jhal muri can be a better option. Mixed well with spices and lemon, jhal muri has been an all-time-favourite snack.

PUCHKA

Yes, they love to pronounce it ‘puchka’. Bongs and their love for puchka is an open secret now. Served with tamarind water with a pinch of pudina, this delicacy will surely tickle your taste buds.

CHOP-CUTLET / KATHI ROLLS / FISH FRY


By 7 pm, it’s time for some snacks and what can be better than Chop Cutlet, Kathi Rolls or some crispy Fish Fry. While the ‘Khadyoroshik Bangali’ often feasts on fish fry and mutton Kabiraji, the Bengali’s obsession with the crumb coated, deep fried delights takes a whole new meaning during Durga Puja.
Yes, a cup of tea/coffee will be an added advantage.

BIRIYANI


It’s time for dinner and no dish fits the bill except Biryani. Be it mutton or chicken, the love for Biryani is never ending. The aroma in itself will make you crave for it. Juicy tender piece of mutton/chicken mixed in flavoured rice makes it a mouth-watering recipe. Also Read: Flavours of India

FLAVOURED PAAN OR ICE CREAM



What can be better than a sweet paan or an ice cream to end the day? The softness is sure to melt all your tiredness you experienced though out the day.

So, Happy ‘Pet’ Puja!

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