Malaika Arora’s Instagram timeline is all about good vibes and great food. She, always, takes her followers along on her tasty escapades. With a knack for relishing diverse cuisines, Malaika makes every meal an adventure. Recently, Malaika Arora explored the food scene in Kolkata, capturing the city’s culinary magic. She tried some of the local Bengali food. On her Instagram Stories, we saw her savouring some regional dishes. There was rice in one bowl, fish curry with mustard in another, potato curry made with posto (poppy seeds), and what seemed like spicy dal with chillies on top. She mentioned, “I guess when in Cal[Kolkata], you have to enjoy all the local delicacies. Oh, I am going crazy with this yummy mustard curry and aloo posto.”
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Bengali food is a tasty mix of flavours. They love using mustard oil, spices, and fish in their dishes. Rice and fish are common in meals, with favourites like fish curry and potatoes with poppy seeds. If you want to make some Bengali dishes at home, here are some of our recipes:
Here Are 5 Bengali Recipes You Must Try:
1. Macher Jhol (Fish Curry)
This Bengali dish involves cooking fish in a light and flavourful curry made with mustard oil, turmeric, and various spices. The type of fish used can vary, but the dish is consistently enjoyed for its aromatic and comforting appeal. Check out the recipe here.
2. Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa Fish in Mustard Sauce)
Hilsa, a prized fish in Bengal, is marinated and cooked in a tangy mustard sauce. This dish is a celebration of the Hilsa season and is cherished for its unique combination of mustard pungency and the fish’s natural richness. Recipe here.
3. Aloo Posto (Potatoes with Poppy Seeds)
Potatoes are cooked with a paste made from poppy seeds, creating a creamy and nutty dish. Click here for the recipe.
4. Chingri Malai Curry (Prawn Coconut Curry)
This dish combines prawns with a rich coconut milk and mustard base, resulting in a luscious and aromatic curry. Check out the recipe here.
5. Rasgulla
Soft and spongy milk balls soaked in a light sugar syrup, Rasgulla is perhaps the most famous Bengali sweet, enjoyed for its melt-in-the-mouth texture. Recipe here.
