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.
Patali Gur (Date Palm Jaggery), also known as Khejur Gur, is a Bengali winter delicacy and is well known to all Bengali people for its aroma. This Patali Gur is made exclusively for Bong Haat by the farmers in 4 districts in West Bengal. Patali Gur is popularly known as Khejur Gur. This Khejur Gur is used in various Bengali sweets items starting from Rosogolla, Sandesh, Payesh and in various other sweetmeats & confectionery items which are made in winter season only.
Mirchi Chef’s Darjeeling Black Tea (Leaf)- Second Flush is one of best flavored tea sourced from Darjeeling, West Bengal. This variety of tea is cultivated & grown in organic methods and free from any chemicals used in tea production. A divine to taste, this leaf black tea has an appeal of its own with its raw flavor which will surely make you day. Mirchi Chef’s Darjeeling Black liquor tea is ideal on its own or with a light snack in the morning or evening time.
This Wooden Owl Key Ring set has 5 Wooden Owl Key Rings. These key rings are handcrafted and hand painted by artisans in West Bengal. This would be perfect for wall hanging and for daily use as a key ring. This would always remind you of your Bengal roots.
Pack content - 5 Wooden Owl Key Rings
Total length: 11.5 CM (including key chain)
Sizes of owls - 1 owl - 6 CM (height), 3.5 CM (width)
Material - woodenwork- handpainted on the wooden owl