Forgotten Heroes of Bengali Sweets– A Culinary Journey Back in Time

Every village has its own story. But, when it comes to Bengal, a land of sweets, every village has it’s own sweets. Whether you are a tourist to explore the sweetness of Bengal, or a pure Bengali in a regular melancholy, sweets will be in your list. In the vast landscape of Bengali sweets, some names shine brightly—Rasgulla, Sandesh, Mishti Doi. But beyond these celebrated icons lies a hidden world of flavors, stories, and traditions. Join us in a special series, ‘Forgotten Heroes of Bengali Sweets,’ where we uncover those rare delicacies that once adorned festive platters and village fairs but now struggle to survive in modern times.