Bori or sundried lentil drops is not only a Bengali specialty but it also adds to every dish the much needed texture and taste. The Sona Moong Bori is first made into a fine paste and then sun-dried in little pearl shapes. Once dried, the Sona Moong Bori can be had simply by frying the Bori and having it as a crunchy side dish or by putting it into a curry. This unique Bengali specialty will soon become a favorite in the kitchen.
From the refined pallet of the zamindars, the Posto Bori has found its place in quality Bengali cooking. The Posto Bori is made from poppy seeds and makes for a light but tasty appetizer. Had often with potatoes, the Posto Bori can be served in a variety of ways. This unique Bengali specialty will soon become a favorite in the kitchen.
Mirchi Chef brings to you the Goyna Bori (Ornamental Daler Bori), undoubtedly, the Bengal's art in your food. This Goyna Bori was thoroughly praised by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and Abanindranath Tagore. Even, Nandalal Bose described it as a jewel of the Bengali mother's jewelry box. These Goyna Bori, alternatively known as Naksha Bori or Gohona Bori or ornamental Daler Bori, are made by artists (Goyna Bori maker) from Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. Prime ingredients used while making this Goyna Bori are Cowpea, Poppy seed and various type of Spices with Bengali Posto (Poppy seeds) as its base. Each artist (Goyna Bori maker) chooses their own designs. Triangles, circles and squares are common along with other geometric designs like shells, lotus, cats, cactus, peacock, owls, poultry, butterflies and many others.
Tulaipanji is known for its taste, lightness and jasmine-white appearance when cooked. ‘Tulaipanji’ is a non-basmati indigenous aromatic rice of West Bengal. It has medium-slender, white kernels with desired cooking quality and pleasant aroma. One of the main feature of Tulaipanji rice is that, the grains can retain the taste for around a year or more. Delicacies like Pulao, Payesh, Biryani can be made with this rice. This Bengali Tulai Panji Rice rice is sourced from the Northern province (Uttar Dinajpur) in West Bengal.
Neem Bori is made from pasted neem leaves and pasted biuli(kolai) dal. The neem bori can be served with sukto, bhaja, macher jhol and many variety of ways.This unique Bengali specialty will soon become a favorite in the kitchen.
This Home made and hand made Jhol Bori will be the perfect ingredient for your authentic Bengali curry. It is made from Pasted Biuli Dal, Salt, Powdered Chilli and Powdered Jeera.