Just a few more days to Durga Puja and the whole country is set to celebrate this grand Hindu festival. This year it starts on October 9th and will continue till October 13th. Besides Pandal hopping and decorations, some culinary delights too play a vital role in the festival.
Speaking particularly about Bengali cuisine, kosha mangsho is a must-have on this festival. But do you know there are several other Bengali mutton delicacies you can savour on Durga Puja to elevate your festive feast? Here are five such unique and lesser-known mutton dishes from the Bengali cuisine you must-try. Also Read: Bhee Aloo To Kadhi: 6 Sindhi Dinner Dishes For A Hearty Nighttime Meal Mutton Rezala Pulao This is a dish that beautifully combines the rich Mughlai heritage with Bengali culinary traditions.
Mutton rezala pulao is a fragrant rice dish cooked in a delicately spiced mutton rezala gravy. To give it subtle yet a luxurious flavours, cashews, makhana, poppy seeds and kewra water are added to the recipe. It is traditionally made using small-grain Gobindobhog rice and can be enjoyed for dinner.
Mangshor Ghoogni Mangshor ghoogni, also known as pathar ghugni, is a lesser-known gem of Bengali street food, specially during the festive season. This dish features a hearty combination of yellow peas and minced mutton, cooked in a thick, flavourful curry. Garnished with onions, green chillies and a dash of lemon juice, mangshor ghoogni is a savoury and spicy treat that can easily stand out as a star.
