Aloo Posto is that iconic Bengali vegetarian dish that’s as embedded in the Bengali culture as Durga puja is. Aloo Posto has a few variations depending on what other vegetables are added.
Chicken Bharta, a celebrated chicken dish from India, has succulent boneless chicken pieces dipped into a thick, spicy gravy rich in tomatoes create a heavenly taste that lingers on and on in the mouth.
Uttapam is a thick, savoury South Indian variety of pancake, whose main ingredient is usually a fermented batter made of lentils and rice. It generally has chopped vegetables added to it.
The light-fried savoury, slightly tangy pancake is considered healthy and is a good occasional break from the sweeter and lighter versions of its western variety.