Seven delightful steamed delicacies from the tempting world of Bengali cuisine.

Bhapa Ilish, Steamed hilsa fish marinated with mustard paste, green chilies, and mustard oil.

Bhapa Chingri, Steamed prawns with a mustard-coconut paste, green chilies, and mustard oil.

Bhapa Rui, Steamed rohu fish in a mustard-coconut gravy with green chilies and mustard oil.

Bhapa Sandesh, A steamed sweet made from chhena cottage cheese mixed with sugar and flavored with cardamom.

Bhapa Aloo, Steamed potatoes cooked in a spicy mustard coconut paste.

Bhapa Doi, A dessert made by steaming a mixture of yogurt, condensed milk, and sugar.

Bhapa Paneer, Steamed paneer cubes with a mustard and coconut paste, spiced with green chilies.