We Bengalis are foodies from birth. There is no saying, ‘The stomach is cold, the world is cold’. No matter where the people of Bangladesh go, the famous food is not eaten by them! Some famous and traditional dishes are scattered in different parts of Bangladesh; The fame and reputation of which has spread in the country and abroad. Today’s program is about some of the famous and traditional dishes of the country. So that you can come back with the taste of those famous dishes whenever you get a chance.
Biryani
It is very difficult to find people who do not like Biryani or Polao. And when you hear the name of biryani, the first thing that comes to mind is Haji’s biryani of old Dhaka. But now Biryani is a popular food not only in Old Dhaka but all over Bangladesh.
Bakarkhani
Bakarkhani of Old Dhaka has a good reputation in Bangladesh as well as in the outside world. Bakarkhani means the tradition of old Dhaka. Folklore says that the name of this bread is Bakarkhani from the real name of Zamindar Aga Baki. Bakarkhani is available in both sweet and salty varieties. The basic ingredients for making Bakarkhani are flour/flour, oil, and salt.
Hilsa
Our national fish is Hilsa. Incomparable in taste and smell, this fish is called the king of fish. And Padma river Hilsa is world famous. How many people rush to eat fried Hilsa at Mawa Ferry Ghat. Meanwhile, if you don’t play mustard with Hilsa Panta during the New Year, the New Year will remain incomplete. A large amount of Hilsa is exported abroad every year.
Kebab
Kebab is one of the foodies favorite food. These foods were introduced in Dhaka by the hands of the Mughals. Shik Kebab is the favorite kebab of old Dhaka people. Apart from this, there are Shik Kebabs, Banti Kebabs, Reshmi Kebabs, Tunda Kebabs, Tikka Kebabs, Tengri Kebabs, Beef Shredded Meat Kebabs and various types of fish kebabs.
Mejbani beef
Chittagong traditional event mejban. This famous Mejbani beef is truly unique in taste. It is very rare that one who has been to Chittagong, has not eaten a host.
Khichuri
Khichuri has a strong relationship with rain. Not only that, Khichuri has a link with the entire Bengali. Eating Bhuna Khichuri does not require any festival. You can eat this khichuri at any time. Fried vichuri with meat, fried eggplant or fried egg amrita.
Kalabhuna
But the origin of the dish called Kalavuna is in that Chitgaon. As the name suggests, the dish looks black but has a unique taste.
Prawn Fish Malaikari
When the big cooked prawns are handed over to the leaf, the eyes also become the size of the prawns in happiness. And if it is shrimp fish malaikari, then there is no question.
Dry fish
Dried fish is appreciated by everyone. Freshwater or marine fish fillets are equally popular.
Bogra curd
When talking about Bogra, the first thing that comes to mind is yogurt. Bogra town itself is famous for quality and unique taste of this curd.
Porabari’s cham-cham
Porabari of Tangail is incomparable in its delicious taste.
Rasmalai of Comilla
Rasmalai is a popular dessert not only in Bengal but also in South Asia. Everyone knows Rasmala, the mother treasure of Comilla, by one name.
Pearly Manda
Manda and Muktagacha complement each other. This sweet is available only in Muktagacha of Mymensingh.
Balish misty
Netrakona balish misty were invented by Gayanath Ghosh more than a hundred years ago. This balish misty is popular with everyone.
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Writer:-
Saima Akther Raha
Intern at Content Writing Department
YSSE