00:00 Food from our eastern state Bengal has the power and spices to mesmerise and captivate
00:14 any food lover from across the world.
00:17 It's a perfect blend of world gastronomy, diverse Indian cookery and delicious surprises.
00:26 Be it savoury street food, scrumptious fried fish or delectable sweets, the culinary legacy
00:33 of Bengal is an integral part of the state.
00:36 So Outhere Traveler brings the best of this drool-worthy cuisine to kick-start your 2019
00:43 fresh and steaming.
00:45 We start with this gigantic spread, an enormous thali made just for foodies.
00:53 And the star of this thali is Bengal's traditional bhetki patodi, a delectable treat which you
00:59 cannot go wrong with in your kitchen.
01:01 Cooked with the freshest possible bhetki fillet, it's marinated with mustard seed paste and
01:07 pan-fried in banana leaves till it's perfectly cooked to be served piping hot.
01:13 But if you really want to relish the exquisite taste of authentic Bengali seafood, then you've
01:19 gotta try the daab chingadi, a sensational prawn mix cooked in tender coconut shell.
01:25 Another highly recommended prawn dish is the bhuna chingadi that's usually cooked in a
01:31 hot mix and makes for an exquisite taste-bud delicacy.
01:36 But if seafood doesn't get your juices flowing, then the quintessential baja masala aloo dum
01:41 will get your senses tingling to its rich spice mix.
01:45 Chow down this with luchi, a common household staple and delicacy.
01:50 Another dish on this thali that is a must try is polutar dolma or pointed gourd with
01:56 stuffed paneer.
01:57 This is a traditional Bengali recipe to savour thanks to the goodness of the gourd and its
02:02 earthy flavours.
02:03 Well, you haven't really eaten a Bengali epicurean feast until you've gobbled down some of its
02:09 unforgettable desserts.
02:11 On the menu is chanar paesh, tota puli and mishti doi, all these making for heavenly
02:17 delights.
02:18 Now, if you happen to be in Bengal during the pujos, then do try your hand on the very
02:23 auspicious pujo bhog.
02:27 Bhogs across Bengal usually offer a pious platter of sweet and savoury items to maa durga.
02:33 We highly recommend you must taste this flavour of Bengal for both spiritual and gastronomic
02:40 bliss.
02:41 It's a punch starter 2019 with the goodness and flavour packed food of Bengal.
02:45 As Bengal awaits you!
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