A blend of five aromatic seeds that are each an important component of any spice box.
Paach phoron, literally five spice, contains fenugreek, black mustard, nigella, cumin and fennel seeds, in the same quantities each. Each of these aromatics is strong enough to hold its own, yet eager to work with others. This gives this blend an interesting piquancy that is almost instantly identifiable.
A must for Bengali and Bangladeshi cuisine, this is quite popular in north India as well.
While this can easily be made at home, keep a packet of our Five Spice Mix handy if you want the surety of premium quality and perfect proportion.
Shukto or Shuktoni is a Bengali cook's most well-kept secret. A mix of fresh summer vegetables ranging from raw bananas to radish and of course, bitter gourd, lightly cooked in milk, this is a dish that's perfectly representative of the delicacy that characterises Bengali cuisine.
The light touch required for a perfect shukto is a matter of years of practice and rather difficult to achieve. Sunrise Shukto Masala has been brought to the market just for this reason. So that any Bengali away from their mother or away from home can still savour shukto when they feel like it.
Buy best quality Nolen Gur Karapak Sandesh from Bong Haat. It is a seasonal Bengali sweetmeat delicacy available only during winter (November to January) season in Bengal. Unlike other Bengali Sandesh, this Nolen Gur Karapak Sandesh is made from Nolen Gur gur (jaggery made from date palm tree extract with exquisite taste and aroma) and the taste is way apart from other Bengali Sandesh. This Karapak Sandesh ensures good shelf life for consumption.
Plain Jalbhara - One of the traditional sweet dishes of Bengal, the Jal Bhara Sandesh, locally known as Jol Bhora (জলভরা) is a signature Bengali sweet which defines the culture of West Bengal around the world.
This sweet is made from Home Made Cottage Cheese (ছেনা) and Sugar
As it is filled with Sugar, the name defines itself, Jol (Water*) Bhora (Filled).
*Sugar Syrup in this case.
No preservatives Added Shelf Life: 4-5 Days (Summer) 5-7 Days (Winter)
Chocolate Jalbhara - The Jal Bhara Sandesh, locally known as Jol Bhora (জলভরা) is a signature Bengali sweet which defines the culture of West Bengal around the world. Why stick to the palin old Sugar and Jaggery flavours, when you can always fuse Sweets with Chocolate to make it even more sweeter? The Chocolate Jalbhara is very much the shape of a regular Jalbhara but this time with a tasty flavour of Chocolate.
This sweet is made from Home Made Cottage Cheese (ছেনা), Sugar and Chocolate (নলেন গুড়).
As it is filled with Liquid Chocolate, the name defines itself, Jol (Water*) Bhora (Filled).
*Chocolate Syrup in this case.
No preservatives Added Shelf Life: 4-5 Days (Summer) 5-7 Days (Winter)
Manohara Sandesh - As the name says, Sandesh is the traditional Bengali sweet. One of the Bengali's speciality is the Manohara, which is shaped like round balls of delectable flavours. Loaded with dry fruits, the Manohara Sandesh is a pure delight. Made using cottage cheese and Sugar during summers and Nolen Guer is used to create this delicacy during winters.