Traditional Bengali dishes for 9 days of Durga Puja

Celebrate Durga Puja with traditional Bengali dishes like Bhoger Khichuri, Labra, Luchi, Cholar Dal, Beguni, and Sandesh, made more conveniently with a multicooker.

The festive spirit of Durga Puja is best experienced through the authentic flavours of traditional Bengali dishes. Over these nine auspicious days, each meal becomes a celebration of culture and culinary excellence. This blog will guide you through preparing a series of authentic Bengali recipes using the versatile multicooker, making your festive cooking convenient and enjoyable.

Bhoger Khichuri 

Ingredients: 

Rice, moong dal, cauliflower, potatoes, ghee, bay leaves, cumin seeds, ginger paste, salt, and sugar.

Recipe: 

Celebrate Durga Puja with the essential "Bhoger Khichuri," a staple among traditional Bengali dishes. In the multicooker, dry-roast moong dal until aromatic, then sauté with cumin, bay leaves, and ginger in ghee. Add rice, chopped vegetables, and water, seasoning with salt and sugar. Simmer until everything melds into a comforting, flavourful dish, perfect for any festive gathering. This dish is a delightful showcase of authentic Bengali recipes during the celebrations.

Labra 

Ingredients:

Assorted vegetables, panch phoron, mustard oil, turmeric, and salt.

Recipe:

Labra is a vibrant medley of mixed vegetables seasoned with panch phoron and cooked in mustard oil. Begin by heating the oil and tempering the panch phoron in the multicooker. Add diced vegetables like potatoes, eggplants, and pumpkins, seasoned with turmeric and salt. Slow cook until tender. This dish is a quintessential part of Bengali Durga Puja food recipes, representing the rich culinary tradition of Bengal with every bite.

Aloo Posto 

Ingredients: 

Potatoes, poppy seeds, green chillies, mustard oil, and salt.

Recipe: 

Aloo Posto, a beloved part of Bengali traditional recipes, features potatoes in a rich poppy seed paste. Boil potatoes until tender, then blend soaked poppy seeds with green chillies to create a creamy paste. In the multicooker, heat mustard oil, mix in the potatoes and poppy seed paste, and cook until aromatic. This dish is a testament to the simplicity and richness of authentic Bengali recipes during festive seasons.

Shorshe Ilish (Vegetarian Version)

Ingredients:

Banana pith, mustard seeds, yoghurt, green chillies, turmeric, and mustard oil.

Recipe: 

Transform the classic Shorshe Ilish into a vegetarian version using banana pith for Durga Puja. Marinate pith slices in turmeric and salt, then prepare a spicy mustard and chilli paste mixed with yoghurt. Cook it in a multicooker in mustard oil until the flavours are bold and tangy. This adaptation allows vegetarians to enjoy the profound tastes of traditional Bengali dishes for Durga Puja while celebrating the festival.

Cholar Dal

Ingredients: 

Chana dal, ghee, coconut, ginger, cumin seeds, bay leaves, raisins, and spices.

Recipe: 

Cholar Dal is a fragrant staple among Durga Puja veg recipes, featuring sweetened chana dal cooked with ghee and coconut. In the multicooker, soak and boil the dal, then sauté with cumin, bay leaves, and ginger in ghee. Add coconut and raisins, simmering until thick. This dal is a celebration of the flavours that are central to Bengali traditional recipes, perfect for any festive meal.

Luchi 

Ingredients: 

Refined flour, ghee, and water.

Recipe:

Luchi is a festive delight, deep-fried to puffy perfection. Make a smooth dough with flour, ghee, and water. Roll small portions into thin circles and fry in hot oil in the multicooker until they puff up. This bread is an indispensable part of traditional Bengali dishes during Durga Puja, pairing beautifully with savoury curries and sweet dals.

Mishti Pulao 

Ingredients: 

Basmati rice, cashews, raisins, ghee, turmeric, sugar, and bay leaves.

Recipe:

Mishti Pulao adds a sweet note to the traditional Bengali dishes served during Durga Puja. In the Wipro multicooker, sauté rice with turmeric and bay leaves in ghee, then add water, sugar, raisins, and cashews, cooking until the rice is fluffy. This dish showcases the unique Bengali flair for combining sweet and savoury flavours, making it a festive favourite.

Beguni 

Ingredients: 

Eggplants, chickpea flour, nigella seeds, turmeric, chilli powder, salt, and oil for frying.

Recipe: 

Beguni is a crispy, flavourful snack perfect for Durga Puja. Slice eggplants and dip them in a batter made with chickpea flour, spices, and water. Deep-fry them in the multicooker until golden. This dish is a popular part of authentic Bengali recipes, offering a delicious treat between the grand meals of the festival.

Sandesh 

Ingredients:

Paneer, sugar, and cardamom.

Recipe: 

Sandesh is a classic Bengali sweet, essential during Durga Puja. Blend paneer with sugar and cardamom in the multicooker until smooth. Form into shapes and chill. This Bengali sweet exemplifies the sweet culmination of traditional Bengali dishes, adding a touch of sweetness to the festive celebrations and embodying the joy of Bengali culinary artistry.

Features of Wipro Elato 1.5 L Multi-Cooker Kettle

The Wipro Elato 1.5l Multi-Cooker Kettle is an ideal companion for anyone looking to simplify their cooking process. It features dual temperature control, allowing for precise heat settings for different cooking needs. The kettle's cool touch and rustproof stainless steel body ensure durability and safety. Its 1.5-litre capacity is perfect for both small and family-sized servings, making it an excellent choice for preparing a variety of Durga Puja veg recipes and more, effortlessly.

Conclusion 

Embrace the joyous occasion of Durga Puja by preparing these traditional Bengali dishes. With the help of Wipro's Multicooker, each recipe is simplified, ensuring that you spend less time cooking and more time celebrating. Explore more authentic Bengali recipes and enhance your festivities. Let these divine flavours add to the spirit of your celebrations, making each day of Durga Puja a memorable one.

FAQs

1. What are some traditional Bengali dishes prepared during Durga Puja?

   Popular choices include Bhoger Khichuri, Labra, Aloo Posto, Cholar Dal, Luchi, Mishti Pulao, Beguni, and Sandesh.

2. Can I prepare Bengali festive recipes in a multicooker? 

   Yes, a multicooker can help prepare several Bengali festive dishes by simplifying boiling, sautéing, simmering, and cooking.

3. Which vegetarian Bengali dishes are suitable for Durga Puja? 

   Bhoger Khichuri, Labra, Aloo Posto, Cholar Dal, Luchi, Beguni, and Sandesh are some suitable vegetarian options.

4. What can I serve with Luchi during Durga Puja? 

   Luchi can be paired with Cholar Dal, Aloo Posto, Labra, or other traditional Bengali vegetarian preparations.

5. Which Bengali sweet can I make for Durga Puja?

   Sandesh is a classic Bengali sweet that can be prepared with paneer, sugar, and cardamom for the festive spread.