Eight Great Foods That You Must Try When You Are in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country that is well known for its delicious food. Once you have been to this amazing country and have tried out their cuisine, you will want to keep going back for more. Below we are going to take a look at some traditional Bangladeshi food that you really have to try when you are visiting. If you do not, then your trip will not be complete, and we would not want that, would we?

Paratha

This is Bangladeshi flatbread, and it is made by baking some flour dough and then it is finished off with a bit of shallow frying. It is coated with oil and is then folded repeatedly. It is eating mostly in the morning, so if you are in Bangladesh, the most traditional way to begin your day would be to have paratha, Bhaji (mixed vegetables), and a fried egg. You can wash it all down with some local tea.

Kachchi Biryani

This is a dish that is very popular at weddings, social gatherings, and other types of celebrations. With this dish you will find layers of rice, potatoes, and meat infused with a variety of aromatic spices. The word “Kachchi” in Bangladeshi means raw, which refers to the biryani ingredients being added raw instead of cooking the rice or meat by first. Traditionally, this dish is cooked within a clay oven and the pot is usually sealed using flour dough so that the biryani cooks in its own steam. The pot will only be opened once the biryani is about to be consumed. This dish is usually eaten with Shami Kabab and chutney as a side. This dish is also usually taken with Borhani, which is a traditional Bangladesh yoghurt drink.

>Bhuna Khichuri

The name of this dish means mixing, deep frying, or browning spices with lentils and rice. It is a much richer version of the dish that we just spoke about above. Bhuna means braised in Bangladeshi, so this is a dish that is slow cooked to ensure that all the spices and flavours are infused. This dish can be made with different meats such as chicken, goat, or beef. Also, it can have prawns or eggs added to it. It is a popular dish that you will find in any traditional Bangladesh restaurant.

Morog Polao

This is a rich and flavoruful dish of chicken and rice cooked with yogurt, spices, and ghee. This is not a spicy dish and the chicken has a light taste. This is a great dish for chicken lovers as there will usually be a lot of chicken used in it. This is a dish that is often served on special occasions and it is washed down with some delicious Borhani - that yogurt drink that we mentioned earlier.

Grilled Chicken with Naan Roti

Grilled chicken is something that has recently become very popular in Bangladesh. You will be able to find delicious grilled chicken on nearly every street that you go on. The chicken is often marinated in a variety of spices and then grilled hours later. The chicken will be moist on the onside, while crunchy on the outside. Grilled chicken is often served with Naan Roti and a simple salad. This snack is usually available at restaurants after 5pm.

Haleem

This is a delicious spicy lentil soup that is made using barley, wheat, meat (mutton or beef), a variety of lentils, different spices, and sometimes rice. The soup is slow cooked for 7-8 hours, which gives it a paste-like texture with the infused flavours of the meat, spices, wheat and barley. This soup is served with lemon wedges, coriander, green chili, fried onion, and chopped ginger. This is another evening snack that you will be able to find at most restaurants in Bangladesh. It is a crying shame if you visit Bangladesh and do not give this soup a try.

Fuchka

This is, without doubt, the most popular street food that you will find in Bangladesh. It has a unique sour, spicy, and crispy taste. It is made up of a hollow and fried crisp that is filled with tamarind chutney, flavoured water, chaat masala, chili, onion, potato, and chickpeas. Grab yourself some of these while roaming the streets of Bangladesh, it is a decision that you will not regret.

Doi Chira

This is a traditional Bangladeshi dessert. This dish is made by soaking Chira (flat rice) for several hours and then mixing it with sugar, sweet yogurt, banana, or some other type of sweet fruit. This comfort food will calm you right down. When you have eaten some delicious starters and main courses at a restaurant, you should finish the night off with some Doi Chira.

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