Durga Puja Special Recipes Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals, especially in Bengal, and food plays an important role in the festivities. From savory bhog khichuri to sweet rasgulla, every dish adds its own cultural and emotional significance. This document lists some of the most loved recipes to make your Durga Puja celebration extra special.
1. Bhog Khichuri A comforting dish made with rice, lentils, and spices, khichuri is the heart of Durga Puja bhog. It is usually paired with labra (mixed vegetables), beguni, and chutneys. Ingredients: Rice, Moong dal, Ginger, Ghee, Turmeric, Spices Method: Roast the moong dal, wash rice, cook together with spices and ghee until soft and aromatic.
2. Labra Labra is a traditional Bengali mixed vegetable curry that perfectly complements khichuri during the Puja feast. Ingredients: Seasonal vegetables, Mustard oil, Panch phoron, Turmeric, Salt Method: Fry spices in mustard oil, add vegetables, cook until soft and flavorful.
3. Beguni Beguni is a crispy fried brinjal fritter, a must-have side dish during Durga Puja. Ingredients: Brinjal, Besan (gram flour), Salt, Turmeric, Oil for frying Method: Slice brinjal, dip in spiced besan batter, deep fry until golden.
4. Rasgulla Soft, spongy balls made of chenna (cottage cheese) and soaked in sugar syrup, rasgulla is the ultimate sweet treat of Durga Puja. Ingredients: Chenna (paneer), Sugar, Water, Cardamom Method: Knead chenna into smooth dough, shape into balls, cook in boiling sugar syrup until they puff and turn spongy. These traditional recipes not only bring authentic flavors to your dining table but also keep alive the cultural heritage of Durga Puja. Whether you prepare one dish or all of them, each
recipe adds joy to the celebration. To know more about the special bhog recipes visit : Special Bhog Recipes.
