Must Try Foods in Bangladesh

Must Have Food 1

Panta Ilish

Panta Bhat with Ilish (Hilsha) is the National Dish of Bangladesh. It is a popular dish on the day of Pahela Baishakh or Bengali new year.

Must Have Food 2

Hajir Biriyani

Made from hilsa a type of herring, cooked in mustard gravy.The dish is popular among the people of Bangladesh.

Must Have Food 3

Shorshe Ilish

The main ingredients are hilsa, white mustard, mustard, mustard oil, green chili.The dish is popular among the people of Bangladesh.

Must Have Food 4

Bakarkhani

Bakarkhani is prepared on certain Muslim religious festivals in South Asia and is now popular as sweet bread.

Must Have Food 5

Duck Bhuna with Rumali Ruti

Duck Bhuna is a flavorful and aromatic dish originating from the Indian subcontinent, particularly popular in Bangladesh.The term "bhuna" refers to a cooking technique where the meat is fried with spices until it is well browned and the spices are fully integrated into the meat.

Must Have Food 5

Haleem

Haleem is also very popular in Bangladesh, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, when it is a staple dish. However, the Bangladeshi version of halim differs from other areas slightly as the meat and bones are stewed and kept as small pieces instead of mashing them with the lentil soup.

Must Have Food 6

Shutki

Shutki maach refers to varieties of dried freshwater or marine fish. The popular species of dried fish that are consumed in Bangladesh include loitya (commonly called Bombay duck), chhuri (or small-head hairtail), punti (or olive barb), and shrimps.

Must Have Food 7

Shingara

Popular snacks in Bangladesh.The shingara is usually filled with pieced potatoes, vegetables, nuts, etc. However, shingaras filled with beef liver are very popular in some parts of the country.

Street Food 1

Fuchka

Crispy shells filled with spicy tamarind water, chickpeas, and potatoes.

Street Food 2

Jhalmuri

A spicy snack made with puffed rice, mustard oil, and various spices and vegetables.

Street Food 3

Chotpoti

A popular street food made with peas, potatoes, and eggs, served with tamarind sauce.

Dessert 1

Gurer Payesh

Usually made by boiling milk, sugar or jaggery, and rice. It can be additionally flavored with dried fruits, nuts, cardamom and saffron.

Dessert 1

Doi Chira

Doi Chira is authentic Bangladeshi food. It can be made with flat rice or Chira soaked several hours in water then mix with yogurt, sugar, banana or some sweet fruits.

Dessert 1

Falooda

Falooda/falooda is a very popular cold and sweet beverage/ dessert dish for summer and great for Iftar during Ramadan in my Country Bangladesh.

Dessert 1

Mishti Doi

Sweetened yogurt, often flavored with cardamom and saffron.

Dessert 1

Rasmalai

Made with milk, a curdling agent, sugar, nuts, saffron and cardamoms. These sweet, juicy and soft cheesy morsels are addictive and super delicious.

Dessert 2

Pitha

Traditional rice cakes or sweets, especially popular during winter. Varieties include Bhapa Pitha, Pati Sapta, and Chitoi Pitha.

Dessert 3

Sweets

Soft, spongy balls made from chhena, soaked in a light sugar syrup. This desserts are popular for its delicate texture and sweetness.

Dessert 3

Seven Layer Tea

Seven-colour tea or seven-layer tea (Bengali: সাত রং চা) is a Bangladeshi beverage comprising layers of different teas.Romesh Ram Gour, the operator of a tea shop in Srimongol, Moulvibazar, claims to have devised the drink.It has been widely imitated throughout Bangladesh, with varying numbers of layers.

Dessert 3

Borhani

A traditional yogurt-like drink from Bangladesh.It is very commonly consumed in Dhaka and Chittagong regions of Bangladesh, where it is served in special events such as weddings and iftar gatherings in Ramadan.

Dessert 3

Mattha

Plain buttermilk is also called Mattha in Bangladesh.It is generally served before or after a meal, though it can also be consumed with the meal, and it is thought to help with digestion.