Unique Food

1. Dimer Dhokar Dalna and Luchi

A common Bengali dish of steamed cakes made with eggs, potatoes and spices and simmered in an aromatic curry.

2. Bhapa Aloo

The humble potato tossed in local flavors of panchphoron, coconut paste and mustard oil. Simple yet satisfying!

3. Chingri Malai Curry

Palatable prawns are cooked in hot spices and then bathed in the creamy flavor of coconut milk. Chingri refers to the river prawns.

4. Sorsebata Ilish Mach

'Hilsa' fish is the highlight of the local cuisine. The fish is marinated with turmeric and delicately simmered in a mustard-poppy seed paste along with the five-spice mix (panchphoron).

5. Bengali Lamb Curry

Lamb marinated in the comforting flavor of yogurt and cooked in mustard oil along with mustard seeds, almonds and castor sugar that adds a sweet undertone.

6. Doi Maach

Doi maach is a comforting fish curry. Tender chunks of fish are cooked in the soothing flavor of yogurt along with mild spices. It tastes best when served with plain rice.

7. Baigun Bhajja

Pan fried eggplants, sizzling with aromatic spices. Served with a freshly made, tangy tomato chutney.