List of 20 popular foods of Bangladesh

 64 districts of Bangladesh have their own repertoire of popular dishes. Even some dishes are known by the name of its district. As we know about Bogra's wonderful curd which is famous all over the country. There are many other foods that prove that we are a cultured foodie. Below is a detailed discussion about the list of 20 popular foods of Bangladesh.

List of 20 popular foods of Bangladesh

Bengalis are a food loving nation. Although we call our fish and rice Bengali, apart from these two, we have many other delicious dishes in our menu. Below are the 20 popular dishes of Bangladesh.

Biryani

Biryani is a centuries-old Bengali traditional dish. It is almost impossible to find a person who does not like biryani. Due to its wonderful taste and aroma, its popularity is at its peak all over the country. There is no happiness without biryani in all the big and small rituals from weddings. In Bangladesh, Old Dhaka is most famous for Biryani. Here you will find different types of Biryani and Polla too. Moreover, you can eat biryani at any restaurant in the whole country.

Rooster the chicken

Polao made with chicken and chicken rice is called morog polao. This food is available in various hotels and restaurants in Bangladesh. Usually the chicken is divided into four parts and cooked separately and served inside the plate filled with Polao. Later garnished with lemon and cucumber and served. A look at the price and taste shows how cheap a full meal like this can be.

Chotpoti

Chatpati is one of the most popular street foods in Bangladesh. Chattapati shops are usually found along roadsides or at scenic spots. Chatop is made with chickpeas, puffed bell pepper, egg and tamarind tamarind which is very tasty and spicy to eat. Moreover, women prefer to eat fast food more than men.

Fuchka

Chatopti is very popular as a street food of Bangladesh, just like Fuchka is the favorite food of the people of this country. Everyone, young and old, relished each puffy mouth full of tamarind sour with their eyes closed. However, Fuchka is made with bell pepper, potato filling, cucumber, egg and tamarind paste. Usually, each Fuchka Papr is stuffed with potato, egg and cucumber filling. Then it is dipped in tamarind water and eaten.

Haleem

Haleem is an important dish to eat with tandoori roti or naan roti. Apart from roti you can eat haleem with amni or something else. Khasir and beef haleem are available as fast food in various hotels and restaurants in Bangladesh. Depending on your preference, you can have Haleem made with Khasi or Beef.

Khichuri

Bhuna Khichuri is the name of an extraordinary dish. It is a very popular and nutritious dish. One of the specialties of Bhuna Khichuri is that you can eat it plain or with any meat. There is no substitute for this khichuri on rainy days. However, to make Bhuna Khichuri you will need rice, pulses, oil and other cooking ingredients. You can try mixing it with meat to enhance its taste.

curd

Yogurt is a dairy product. Bogra curd is very popular all over the country. Because this curd is sweet in taste and does a lot of important work in improving digestion. A little curd after a heavy meal on any occasion is not uncomfortable. Moreover, many delicious dishes can be made using sour curd.

Rasmalai

Rasmalai is a dairy sweet. Rasmalai is made by mixing milk powder with a little flour and sugar. It looks as juicy as it tastes. Everyone from young to old loves to eat rasmalai. Apart from various sweet shops, restaurants also offer high-quality rasmalai.

Mejbani Gorur Mangso

Mejbani Beef The name Mejban comes from the regional language of Chittagong. There the practice of entertaining guests is called Mejbani. However, the host has to follow special procedures to cook the beef. Along with this, a special ingredient has to be added which increases the taste of the food many times.

kebab

Kebab is the name of a Mughal period delicacy. Nowadays kebabs have gained a lot of popularity all over the country for its taste. In addition to meat, various types of kebabs can be made with fish. Many fish kebabs are popular in Bangladesh including Shik Kebab, Tunda Kebab, Tikka Kebab, Resmi Kebab, Botti Kebab, Tengri Kebab.

Hilsa fish

We know Bengali means fish, rice, Bengali and Hilsa is our national fish. Hilsa fish is a very popular food in the river mother country. Different types of hilsa fish are served in different events or entertaining guests. We all have a lot of emotions attached to this fish.

Bakarkhani

Bakarkhani is a breakfast and afternoon snack item. This dish is most common in Old Dhaka. Bakarkhani is made from flour, salt, oil and sugar. This is why this food is available in both sweet and salty varieties. On the other hand, Bakarkhani is very delicious to eat with milk tea.

Meat browning

It is a special dish made with meat. The famous meat kalabuna is available in various food hotels of the country. Generally by kalavuna we mean beef and cow meat cooked and served in a special way. This is also a regional but popular dish of Chittagong.

Dried fish

Different fish flakes are an important part of our daily diet. Dry fruits are as tasty as they are rich in nutrients. There are various types of sea fish dried in the sea area which are very delicious to eat. Many people prefer to prepare fish flakes at home and eat them as fried or in curries.

Shrimp fish malaikari

Prawn Malaikari is cooked by mixing coconut with large prawns. It looks as juicy as it is delicious to eat. Especially in South Bengal, this prawn fish malaikari is very popular because of its taste.

pie

Pitha is a traditional food of Bengali nation. Especially in the winter, pitha-puli is organized in every house in Bangladesh. Generally in our country there are many types of pitha including patisapta, vapa pitha, chitai pitha.

Different fruits

The list of popular foods in this country includes mango, jackfruit, litchi, watermelon, pineapple and many other delicious fruits. Along with foreign fruits, native fruits are widely popular in Bangladesh.

Pies

Delicious pies are made by mixing milk equally with rice, coconut, raisins, sugar and salt. This is one of our most popular sweet dishes. Everyone from young to old loves to eat pies.

Lachi

Lacchi is unique in protecting the body from the unbearable heat during summer. Lacchi is made by mixing curd, sugar, water and milk powder. It is then served over ice or refrigerated. Lacchi is a very common thing in restaurants.

Borhani

An incomparable drink called Borhani is made by combining mint leaves and curd. Drinking borhani after a heavy meal relieves body discomfort and improves digestion.

Here are the names of 20 famous dishes of Bangladesh and a detailed discussion about them. Hope after this article you can get an idea about our abundance of food.