Published 12:03 IST, October 24th 2019
Bengali Desserts: Top 5 delicious Bengali Desserts that you must try
Bengali cuisine is absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Try these lip-smacking Bengali desserts when in west Bengal. Read to know more about the desserts.
Bengalis pay immense attention to their food, especially fish. Their dishes are filled with rich masalas and have a unique taste to them. Rice is also an eminent part in West Bengal and it is served with lentils and spicy vegetables. Bengali food is delicious but incomplete without their mouth-watering desserts. West Bengal is extremely famous for its unique desserts. Be it Mishti Doi or Kheer Kodom, Shondesh or Khirer Chop, or even Roshogolla, all these Bengali sweets are very popular. Indian recipes are filled with masalas, spice, and immense tanginess but India is also known for its large variety of desserts. Here are some of the most beautiful, rich and lip-smacking west Bengal desserts:
Best Bengali Desserts:
1. Kheer Kodom
This delicious dessert is one that you can binge on at any time. It is rich and full of flavor. This dessert is made in various Bengali homes throughout the year. It is made of mini rasgullas that are covered with milk cream and later on coated with grated khoya. When in Bengal, one must definitely try this dessert.
2. Shondesh
This is the peculiar west Bengal dessert that is craved for by people all across the country. Various shops sell Bengali desserts to many cities. This dish is made by churning sweetened fresh milk curd and different flavors are then added to it. Many people make different fusion versions of this special dessert. It comes in shades of white, beige and brown.
3. Khirer Chop
Made with a mix of flour, suji, milk, sugar, nutmeg, and bread, this dessert is one that would melt just about anyone's heart. It is stuffed with kheer. The chop is lightly tossed in sugar syrup and ready to be savored.
4. Roshogolla
This is a dish that has been eaten by every household in India. It is extremely popular and has made Bengal very proud. This dessert is made up of rich paneer that is nicely made into soft, squishy balls. They are later dipped into sugar syrups and are gobbled over in almost no time. Many varieties and versions of the original rasgullas have now come up. Many desserts are available in the market, but this one is an all-time favorite for most.
5. Bhapa Doi
This dish is another variant of the popular Mishti Doi. It is made by blending yogurt and condensed milk which is then steamed. Although the look of this dish is not very appealing, the taste is creamy and ultra-sweet. It is free of gelatin and is healthy and very cooling for the body as well. Beautiful almonds and pistachios are used to garnish this dish which should be eaten right out from the freezer.
Updated 14:09 IST, October 24th 2019