15 October,2010 06:53 AM IST | | Priyanjali Ghose and Amrita Bose
Do some pet pujo this Durgotsav as Bengali restaurants across the city are geared up to serve the best of Bengali cuisine on Asthami, Nabami and Dashami. Take your pick
For Bengalis, food is not a mere need but an expression of celebrating a festival. Kitchens of Bengali restaurants are whipping up specialties to welcome Maa Durga and win your hearts over with sumptuous spreads to be served on Asthami, Nabami and Dashami. We scouted around town to pin down the places where you can get your taste buds tickling this Durga Puja. Here's a round up of eateries going all out to cater to this festive spirit.
Pic/Esplanade
The Esplanade
If you are getting homesick after your morning fast breaks on Asthami, then fret not. Just head to Esplanade to sample chef Shubhankar's delicacies like Luchi, Bhetkir Paturi, Chingrir Malaikari, Doi Murgi, Kasha Mangsho, Mourala Maach Bhaja, Amshottor Chutney, Papad, Tota puli (a kind of sweet), Ice cream Sandesh, Baked Boondi and Mishti Doi, all cooked just the way Bengalis would love it. The same menu will also be served on Nabami and Dashami as lunch and dinner buffet.
At: The Esplanade, 5th Block, Koramangala
On till: October 17, 12 noon and 7.30 pm
For: Rs 595 including taxes
Oh! Calcutta
This fine dining Bengali restaurant has several delicious plans up its sleeves for all the three days of festivities. You can either go for their lunch buffet that is offering a whopping 27 dishes. Choose from starters of Mangsher Chop, Mochar Chop Aloo Chana Chaat, Bhaja Moogeru00a0Dal. Aloor Dom, Dhokar Kalia, Chingri Malai Curry, Pabda Shorshe, Kaju Kishmisher Pulao and Lichir Payesh among others. A hilsa festival is also onu00a0 where you can tuck into Aam Tel Ilish, Tetul Ilish, Ilish Bhapa and others. Pet Pujo (that just means worshipping your tummy and filling it up with good food), is the a-la-carte option where you can choose between Kacchalonkar Torkari, Kosha Mangsho, Kakda Chingri and Railway Mutton Curry among other signature Bengali dishes.
At: Oh Calcutta, St Mark's Road
On: till October 17, 12.30 pm to 3pm
Call: 2227 7722
For:u00a0Rs 595 plus taxes for buffet
Babumoshai
Now is the chance to enjoy different Bengali delicacies on the three days of Asthami, Nabami and Dashami. On Asthami you can dig into Chicken Cutlet, Beguni, Radha Ballavi, Alurdum, Phul Kopir Rasa, Doi Chicken, Pabdar Jhaal, Kaju Kishmis Pulao, Anarosher Chutnety, Papad, Raj Bhog and Chaanar Jilipi. Nabami will come with Chingrir chop, Vegetable Cutlet, Peas Kachodi, Chhaanar Dalna, Alu Posto, Gopalbhog and more. The last day of Durga Puja offers Hing Kachodi, Alu Foolkopir Dalna, Chingrir Malaikari, Chicken Kasa, Kalo Jaam and more.
At:Babumoshai, Off CMH Road, Indiranagar
On till: October 17, 12 noon and 8 pm
Call: 2235 6620
For: Vegetarian buffet Rs 250 and non-vegetarian Rs 300
6 Ballygunge Place
Celebrate the festive spirit of Durga Puja with authentic Bengali pujo menu like Dhakay Elish Paturi, Raibahadur Mangsho, Borisali Bhetki Paturi, Pur Bhora Dooi Potol, Mochar Ghonto, Khir Kadam and more. So get ready to indulge in a food fiesta that gives you the true flavour of Bengali cuisine. You can also opt to sit at home and enjoy this menu as this restaurant offers free home delivery too.
At: 6 Ballygunge Place, Indiranagar
On till: October 17, 12 noon and 8 pm
Call: 93421 40520
For: Rs 595 plus taxes for buffet
