Bengali Recipes
Authentic Bengali recipes from CR Park kitchens. From everyday Macher Jhol to celebration-worthy Kosha Mangsho — cook the flavors of Little Kolkata at home.
Aloo Posto - Potato with Poppy Seeds
Authentic Aloo Posto recipe with potatoes cooked in white poppy seed paste and mustard oil. A beloved Bengali comfort food and staple of CR Park restaurants.
Kosha Mangsho - Bengali Slow-Cooked Mutton
Bengali Kosha Mangsho: mutton slow-cooked down into a dark, caramelized onion and spice gravy. The Sunday and celebration dish of Bengali kitchens.
Macher Jhol - Bengali Fish Curry
Classic Bengali fish curry made with rohu or katla, potatoes and a light turmeric gravy — the everyday comfort food of a Bengali household.
Shorshe Ilish - Hilsa in Mustard Sauce
Shorshe Ilish: hilsa steamed in a pungent mustard paste, the most revered dish in Bengali cooking and a monsoon fixture in CR Park kitchens.
Begun Bhaja - Bengali Fried Eggplant
Crispy Bengali Begun Bhaja with thin eggplant slices marinated in turmeric and shallow-fried in mustard oil. The simplest and most beloved Bengali side dish.
Chingri Malai Curry - Prawn Coconut Curry
Creamy Bengali Chingri Malai Curry with prawns cooked in a rich coconut milk gravy. A luxurious celebration dish served at Bengali weddings and festivals.
Ghugni - Bengali Yellow Pea Curry
Spiced Bengali Ghugni made with dried yellow peas, a popular street food snack topped with raw onion, green chili, and lime. A CR Park evening snack staple.
Luchi - Bengali Fried Bread
Light, puffy Bengali Luchi made with all-purpose flour and deep-fried to golden perfection. The essential Bengali festival bread served with Aloor Dum or Cholar Dal.
Mishti Doi - Bengali Sweet Yogurt
Authentic Bengali Mishti Doi recipe with caramelized sugar and creamy yogurt set in earthen pots. A signature Bengali dessert found at every sweet shop in CR Park.
Sandesh - Bengali Milk Sweet
Classic Bengali Sandesh recipe made from fresh chhena, delicately flavored with cardamom and saffron. The iconic sweet found at every CR Park sweet shop.