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Bengali Cuisine
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Introduction
• Bengali cuisine is a style of food preparation
originating in Bengal, a region in the eastern
South Asia which is now divided between the
Indian states
• Bengali cuisine is known for its subtle
flavours, its confectioneries and desserts.
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History
• Bengali food has inherited a large number of
influences, both foreign and South Asian,
arising from a historical and strong trade links
with many parts of the world.
• The Rule of the Nawabs :Bengal has been
ruled by Muslim governors since the days of
the Delhi Sultanate in the early 12th century.
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Culture
• Bengal has a long tradition in folk literature.
• Folk music in Bengal is often accompanied by
the ektara, a one-stringed instrument.
• Bengali women commonly wear the shaŗi and
the salwar kameez, often distinctly designed
according to local cultural customs.
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Geographical location
• Most of the Bengal region is in the low-lying
Ganges–Brahmaputra River Delta or Ganges
Delta.
• The total area of Bengal is 232752 km²—West
Bengal is 88,752 km²
• West Bengal is on the eastern bottleneck of
India.
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Cuisine
• Bengali cuisine is appreciated for its fabulous
use of panchphoron, a term used to refer to the
five essential spices, namely mustard,
fenugreek seed, cumin seed, aniseed, and black
cumin seed.
• The specialty of Bengali food lies in the
perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
• The staple food of people in Bengal is rice and
fish.
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Special equipment
• korai (wok): is a universal cooking vessel for
most Bengali food, for making sauces,
frying/stir-frying etc
• korai (wok): is a universal cooking vessel for
most Bengali food, for making sauces,
frying/stir-frying etc
• Haata: scoop with a long handle
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Culinary terms
• Bhaja : Anything fried, either just after it has
been salted or dipped in any kind of water-
based batter. Does not include croquettes, or
crumb coated items.
• Bhapa : Fish or vegetables steamed with
spices.
• Bhaate : A vegetable, that has been put inside
the pot in which rice is cooking, and it has
been cooked along with the rice
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Bengal cuisine by indianchefrecipe @ www.indianchefrecipe.com

  • 2. Introduction • Bengali cuisine is a style of food preparation originating in Bengal, a region in the eastern South Asia which is now divided between the Indian states • Bengali cuisine is known for its subtle flavours, its confectioneries and desserts. ® www.indianchefrecipe.com ®
  • 3. History • Bengali food has inherited a large number of influences, both foreign and South Asian, arising from a historical and strong trade links with many parts of the world. • The Rule of the Nawabs :Bengal has been ruled by Muslim governors since the days of the Delhi Sultanate in the early 12th century. ® www.indianchefrecipe.com ®
  • 4. Culture • Bengal has a long tradition in folk literature. • Folk music in Bengal is often accompanied by the ektara, a one-stringed instrument. • Bengali women commonly wear the shaŗi and the salwar kameez, often distinctly designed according to local cultural customs. ® www.indianchefrecipe.com ®
  • 5. Geographical location • Most of the Bengal region is in the low-lying Ganges–Brahmaputra River Delta or Ganges Delta. • The total area of Bengal is 232752 km²—West Bengal is 88,752 km² • West Bengal is on the eastern bottleneck of India. ® www.indianchefrecipe.com ®
  • 6. Cuisine • Bengali cuisine is appreciated for its fabulous use of panchphoron, a term used to refer to the five essential spices, namely mustard, fenugreek seed, cumin seed, aniseed, and black cumin seed. • The specialty of Bengali food lies in the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. • The staple food of people in Bengal is rice and fish. ® www.indianchefrecipe.com ®
  • 7. Special equipment • korai (wok): is a universal cooking vessel for most Bengali food, for making sauces, frying/stir-frying etc • korai (wok): is a universal cooking vessel for most Bengali food, for making sauces, frying/stir-frying etc • Haata: scoop with a long handle ® www.indianchefrecipe.com ®
  • 8. Culinary terms • Bhaja : Anything fried, either just after it has been salted or dipped in any kind of water- based batter. Does not include croquettes, or crumb coated items. • Bhapa : Fish or vegetables steamed with spices. • Bhaate : A vegetable, that has been put inside the pot in which rice is cooking, and it has been cooked along with the rice ® www.indianchefrecipe.com ®
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