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Maa Durga is here and though the global pandemic has put a damper on the festivities, the five-day celebrations can still be enjoyed. It’s that time of the year where good rules over evil and if you’re in Kolkata, this is one festival you simply must not give a miss! Durga puja is all about celebrating with friends and family through music, rituals, delectable food and, of course, the seemingly never-ending fun. Food has always been an important part of the Bengali culture, and Durga puja is a time when the spread is as delicious as it can get.
Start your day with this classic combination of luchi (which is basically poori in Hindi) and alu’r dom, a rich gravy made of ginger-garlic paste, onions, spices and baby potatoes. Nutritional Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 290 | Carbs: 37g | Fat: 20g | Protein: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Fibre: 5.2g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2
This delicious and quick recipe is a perfect dish for the festive season. With rich flavours, aloo posto is ideal to be served with some steamed rice or pulao. Nutritional Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 115 | Carbs: 19.8g | Fat: 2.6g | Protein: 2g | Sugar: 4.5g | Fibre: 1.5g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 5
Kolar Bora, also known as Banana Fritters are extremely easy to make and are a delicious snack or starter when you invite people over during the puja. Nutritional Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 132 | Carbs: 18.9g | Fat: 6.1g | Protein: 1g | Sugar: 11.2g | Fibre: 0.3g Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 20
Full of traditional flavours, this delicious mutton recipe of goat meat is a must-try during Durga Puja. Here’s how you can make it. Nutritional Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 465 | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 36g | Protein: 25g | Sugar: 4g | Fibre: 1g Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4
Bengalis can never live without sweet dishes. This sweet and sour chutney is prepared with raw mangoes, sugar, dried red chillies along with few other spices and is traditionally served with bhog er khichuri (a kind of Bengali khichdi). Nutritional Facts (Per Serving): Calories: 200 | Carbs: 50.5g | Fat: 2.3g | Protein: 2.2g | Sugar: 48.4g | Fibre: 1g Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8
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