Recipes from Bangladesh
5 authentic recipes from Bangladesh, with ingredients, step-by-step instructions and nutrition info. Add any of them to your free weekly meal planner.
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Kacchi Biryani
Kacchi biryani is considered the pinnacle of Bengali gastronomy, a dish reserved for weddings, celebrations and special occasions in Bangladesh, where its…
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Shorshe Ilish
Shorshe ilish is considered the most prized dish of Bengali cuisine, a tribute to the hilsa fish, declared Bangladesh's national fish.
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Chingri Malai Curry
Chingri malai curry is emblematic of West Bengal and the Bengal delta regions of Bangladesh, where giant freshwater prawns, caught from the delta's rich rivers…
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Beguni
Beguni is the essential snack of Ramadan evenings in Bangladesh, a simple dish that appears at every street stall and in every home at iftar time, when the…
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Mishti Doi
Mishti doi is the sweet pearl of Bengali cuisine, a close relative of Indian sweetened yogurt, but with a distinct identity through the intense caramelization…
Flavours of Bangladesh
The cuisine of Bangladesh is built on warming spices, lentils, rice, yoghurt and slow-cooked curries. The 5 recipes gathered on this page lean on those everyday building blocks, so you can bring an authentic taste of Bangladesh to your own kitchen without hunting down hard-to-find ingredients or specialist equipment. Each one keeps the techniques approachable while staying true to the way the dish is traditionally made.
What you can cook here
Browse dishes such as Kacchi Biryani, Shorshe Ilish, Chingri Malai Curry, Beguni. Each recipe opens with a complete, measured ingredient list, then walks you through the method one clear step at a time, with cooking times and per-serving nutrition so you always know exactly what is on the plate. Whether you want a quick midweek dinner or a dish to linger over at the weekend, there is something here worth cooking next.
Add Bangladesh to your week
Every recipe here is portioned for a household and slots neatly into a balanced week — light enough for a busy weeknight, generous enough for a relaxed weekend cook-up. Pick a few favourites from Bangladesh, add them to your free weekly meal plan, and we will fold every ingredient into one organised shopping list so the cooking is the only part left to do.