Cuisine in Bangladesh

Kacchi Biryani

Dhaka specialty mutton pilaf. Fragrant with saffron and ghee.

• Region: Dhaka
• Main ingredients: Basmati rice, Mutton, Yogurt, Spices

Ilish Mach

Representative fish curry simmering national fish ilish in mustard sauce.

• Region: Entire country
• Main ingredients: Ilish, Mustard oil, Green chili

Panta Bhat

Lactic fermented water-soaked rice. Popular as hot season breakfast.

• Region: Rural areas
• Main ingredients: Rice, Salt, Water

Bora (Dal Vada)

Fried lentil paste snack.

• Region: Entire country
• Main ingredients: Lentils, Onions, Spices

Roshogolla

Bengali sweet simmering dairy cheese dumplings in sugar syrup.

• Region: Bengal region
• Main ingredients: Cheese curd, Sugar

Shahi Tukra

Dessert pouring condensed milk over fried bread scattered with pistachios.

• Region: Urban areas
• Main ingredients: Bread, Condensed milk, Nuts

Paya

Collagen soup simmering cow leg bones slowly.

• Region: Old Dhaka
• Main ingredients: Beef bones, Spices, Onions

Luchi & Alur Bhaji

Standard breakfast of fried bread and spiced potato stir-fry.

• Region: Entire country
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Potatoes, Cumin

Mishti Doi

Sweet yogurt with caramel flavor set in earthenware pot.

• Region: Bogra
• Main ingredients: Milk, Sugar, Yogurt culture

Chana Masala

Vegetable curry simmering chickpeas with tomatoes and spices.

• Region: Entire country
• Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Garam masala