While Navratri has been around the corner and Durga Puja is
celebrated with much joy and revelry, everybody’s mouth waters to taste the
dishes prepared during the festival after draining out all their energy in
garbha and dandiya. Hence, the major delicacy involved in this festival is the
bhog that is considered as the tastiest dish of the season.
There are multiple cuisines to start with the ideal bhog you
prepare in the kitchen, while you can also add new dishes to the list which is
indeed a treat for the taste buds. The aroma of the festive food is not just
different but it is also mixed with emotions of joy and devotion for Durga Mata
while being prepared.
Here are 4 delicious Durga Puja dishes which you must give it
a try!
1. Luchi
This recipe is the easy one where a deep-fried Indian
yeast-free flatbread puffs up when fried similar to poori! This is one of the
most popular breakfast staples in Bangladesh and West Bengal. This one is best
served with gravy and curries or you can simply serve the hot luchi immediately
with aloo ki sabzi.
2. Sabudana Papad with Hyderabadi double meetha
The name itself refers to the taste of Hyderabad which
is much refreshing. The Sabudana Papad, on the other hand, is crispy and soothing
in taste when paired up with double meetha. This can make a perfect dish to
savour after a fine dinner and don’t forget to top it up with jaggery syrup to
taste its delicious quotient.
3. Malpua
This is the popular pancake dish in Indian dessert
from North India and is one of the major festive dishes cooked on special
occasions. This recipe is popular from Rajasthan to West Bengal and each of the
states has different versions of cooking the delicacy. Light up your Navami with
Malpuas in kitchen, a perfect dish for a perfect occasion!
4. Payesh
This Bengali version kheer will win everybody’s heart
if served as a Prasad! Payesh is the special rice and milk pudding flavoured
with cardamom, dry fruits and drops of rose water. This delicious dish is
served as a desert to relish during festivals.