Bengali Sweets
Rasgulla
Rasgulla is a spongy dessert made from chhena (cottage cheese) and semolina, soaked in sugar syrup. It is one of the most famous Bengali sweets and is loved for its light and juicy texture.
Sandesh
Sandesh is a traditional Bengali sweet made from chhena (cottage cheese) and sugar. It comes in various shapes and flavors, often flavored with cardamom, saffron, or nuts.
Mishti Doi
Mishti Doi is a sweetened yogurt dessert, typically made by caramelizing sugar and adding it to milk, which is then set to form a thick, creamy yogurt. It is often served chilled.
Ras malai
Ras Malai consists of flattened balls of chhena soaked in malai (cream) and flavored with cardamom, saffron, and nuts. It is a rich and creamy dessert.
Chomchom
Chomchom is similar to Rasgulla but has a more compressed and doughnut-like shape. It is soaked in sugar syrup and is known for its soft and spongy texture.
Nolen Gurer Sandesh
Nolen Gurer Sandesh is a seasonal sweet made with chhena and nolen gur (date palm jaggery). It is a winter specialty and is known for its unique flavor and texture.