Saraswati Puja 2024: Dadhikarma to gota sheddho, quintessential Bangali dishes prepared for the occasion
From dadhikarma to gota sheddho, don't miss these quintessentially Bengali dishes prepared on Saraswati Puja that you need to try this Saraswati puja.
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Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja in many parts of India, is a festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati, revered as the deity of knowledge, language, art, and music. In South India, Saraswati Puja is also observed as Ayudha Puja. This year, Saraswati Puja falls on February 14. Saraswati Puja holds a special significance for Bengalis, who celebrate it with great fervour. A key aspect of the celebrations is the inclusion of delectable Bengali cuisine, featuring special dishes prepared as offerings to the goddess and shared among family and friends as prasad. Here are some traditional Bengali dishes that you must try during Saraswati Puja. (pixabay)
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Bhoger Khichuri: This is a traditional Bengali dish prepared during Saraswati Puja as an offering to Goddess Saraswati. It is a savoury rice and lentil dish cooked with vegetables and mild spices, often served with fried vegetables (bhaja) and a mixed vegetable curry (labra). (Instagram/@calcutta_with_photography)
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Labra: A mixed vegetable curry made with a variety of vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and beans, cooked with spices and often garnished with grated coconut. (Instagram/@foodshotsbykairos)
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Payesh: A creamy rice pudding made with milk, rice, and sugar, flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts. It is a must-have dessert during Saraswati Puja. (Chef D Prakash Kumar (File Photo))
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