popular 5 bengali dishes
Bhorta
Bhortas or bhartas are a group of dishes mainly associated with Bangladesh. The group encompasses various combinations of mashed herbs, vegetables, or fish whose base typically combines mustard oil, garlic, onions, and red chili peppers. The most common ingredients used in bhortas include eggplants, potatoes, prawns, ilish and other types of fresh and dry fish, as well as numerous other vegetables and herbs.
The ingredients can be steamed, grilled, or roasted before they are combined into a mash. Although they were invented among the Bengali Muslims, bhortas have become an indispensable part of national Bangladesh cuisine. They are served as a side dish or the main course, typically with rice on the side
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Shorshe Ilish
Bangladesh is a riverine country where a majority of the population eats fish regularly. Hilsa is the national fish of Bangladesh, and the country is responsible for almost 70% of the Hilsa fish production across the world.
The fish is a vital part of the Bangladeshi culture, and needless to say, it is a must-try food for those traveling to Bangladesh.
Hilsa can be cooked in many ways. Among those, Shorshe Ilish is the most popular way to sample this delicious fish in Bengali cuisine.
Shorshe Ilish is a dish consisting of hilsa fish cooked in savory mustard gravy, commonly served with white rice for a hearty, must-try meal.
The mustard is cooked with various spices, giving it plenty of heat and kick. Once the mustard reaches a gravy-like consistency, the hilsa fish is added and cooked until tender. This is a dish that bursts with flavor, and it is beloved across the country.
Dal
Dal is another staple of Bangladeshi cuisine. Lentils are high in protein, and can easily be paired with rice or rotis.
Masoor dal and Moong dal are two of many types of lentils that are used in Bangladeshi cuisine, all cooked in a similar fashion.
There are two ways to cook dal. One is slightly soupier, and the other has a thicker consistency, similar to porridge. The latter is known as Chocchori Dal.
