Here are 7 authentic Bengali dishes you must try to celebrate Poila Boishakh.

Luchi & Aloo Dum, puffy, golden luchis served with spicy potato curry, a celebratory breakfast combo that bengalis adore.

Bhuna Khichuri, fragrant moong dal khichdi cooked with ghee, whole spices, and veggies, often paired with begun bhaja and chutney.

Mishti Doi, thick, caramel-flavored yogurt set in earthen pots, a signature bengali dessert to sweeten your day.

Shorshe Ilish, the iconic bengali delicacy, a tender hilsa fish cooked in a sharp mustard sauce, served with steamed rice.

Cholar Dal, bengal gram cooked with coconut bits, ginger, and ghee, a must-have with luchi.

Murgir Jhol, a light yet flavorful chicken curry made with potatoes and a delicate blend of spices, a household favorite.

Rosogolla, soft, spongy cheese balls soaked in light sugar syrup, a globally loved bengali sweet that needs no intro.