Bengali New Year 2023: Celebrate Poila Baisakh with These Traditional Recipes

POILA BAISAKH 2023: Poila Baisakh is the traditional New Year day for Bengalis across the globe. New clothes, a trip to the temple, and phone calls to loved ones in different parts of the world are all required activities on this day, and the day is not complete without cultural evenings and large feasts including traditional Bengali fare.

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The first meal of the auspicious day comprises a variety of local dishes such as Cholar Dal (a protein-rich curry), Luchi (Bengali-style pooris), Alur Dom (a potato and yogurt curry), along with many more sweet dishes such as Rosogolla, Kaju Barfi, etc. The cuisines are not only delicious, but they are also high in necessary nutrients.

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1. Cholar Dal
   This famous chana dal recipe pairs well with cooked rice and has a unique coconut flavour with a hint of spice.
2. Luchi
   Lucchi, like conventional Puri, is ideally served with a typical Bengali stew or dal for a complete meal.
3. Alur Dom
   Alur Dom, as previously said, has the texture of a Bengali-style gravy and is best served hot. Bengalis also enjoy fish gravy, which is usually served after a meal of mutton or chicken. While non-vegetarian dishes are the major attraction during the festival, vegetarian dishes such as Baigan Bhaja and Aloo Posto are also popular.
4. Veg Pulao
   Bengali veg pulao is served with curries such as Kosha Mangsho and Alur dum, as well as raita.
5. Kosha Mangsho
   This is a renowned mouthwatering Bengali meal that must be tried on this special day.
6. Aloo Posto
   Aloo Posto, as the name implies, is made from potatoes and is best served with Luchi or rice.
7. Rosogolla
   Rosogulla is created with chhena (Indian cottage cheese) and semolina dough ball dumplings that are fried in light sugar syrup. This should be done until the syrup is completely absorbed by the dumplings.
8. Kaju Katli
   The Indian delicacy Kaju katli, also known as Kaju Barfi, is similar to a barfi. Barfi is created by thickening milk with sugar and other components.

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