One day to go and She shall be arriving.
My lal-par saree has been laundered and ironed.
The kansa has undergone a through wash and the shine is back.
Ilish and chingri have been ordered.
Friends have been invited and menus drawn up.
Have you planned your Pujo menus yet ?
If no, there’s nothing to worry as I finally got myself to compile a list of my favourite festive dishes just for you and your family.
Breakfast
Snacks / Appetizers
Chhana Koraishutir Chop / Khoi er Bora
Fish Kobiraji / Fish Fry/ Fish Batter Fry / Fish Roll
Rice / Pulao
Chire Bhetkir Pulao / Narkel Chingri Pulao
Ilish Biryani / Kolkata Chicken Biryani /Doodh Biryani / Dhakai Kacchi Biryani
Vegetarian
Niramish Potoler Dolma / Chal Potol
Koraishutir Dhokar Dalna / Kumror Dhokar Dalna
Jhinge Kumro Paturi / Bandhakopir Paturi
Mouri Paneer / Chhana Phulkopi / Chhhana Bhapa
Fish
Doi Ilish / Doodh Ilish / Lau patay Ilish Bhapa /Ilish Barishali
Doodh Katla / Doi Maach / Lebu Patay Katla / Tel Pona
Gondhoraj Chingri / Kosha Chingri/ Chingri Malaikari / Chingrir Roshbora
Gondhoraj Bhetki / Maacher Kalia
Chicken
Mutton
Desserts
Chaler Payesh/ Natorer Luchir Payesh / Chhanar Payesh / Atar Payesh
Norom Paker Sandesh / Nolen Gurer Bhapa Sandesh
So here goes Pujor Ranna, a compilation of my favourite festive dishes. Dishes that are guaranteed to make you wallow in the sweet nostalgia of childhood.
So don’t worry if you haven’t planned your menus yet, my Pujor Ranna list above should be the panacea.
Enjoy !!!
Wishing you and your loved ones delightful Pujos !!
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