Sharodia: Tastes of Bengal, beyond borders

Upon arrival of Devi Durga, across Bengals: Bangladesh and West Bengal, India, and Bangali communities all around the world, celebrate Durga Puja through seasonal produce, ancestral rituals, family traditions, abundance of food, and festivity!

While building a new home in Sydney following our dreams, Anirban (Another Whisk), and I, we both miss our homes, like any other immigrtants! Celebration of Durga Puja with food and family recipes shared with our friends and community bridges the gap between homes! It brings us joy and keeps us connected to our roots and ancestral kitchen rituals.

The British partitioned Bengal twice: first in 1905 and later in 1947 during the partition! But what keeps us still connected is the shared love for food and the celebration of Durga Puja!

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Menu

Jol-Khabar (Starter)

Jhalmuri

Puffed rice | mustard oil | onion | green chili | tomato | special spices | chanachur | lime

Joynagorer Moa

Khoi (popped rice) | nolen gur (date palm jaggery) | ghee | cardamom | Khoa

Bhaat Torkari (Mains)

Polao

Gobindobhog rice | whole spices | cashews | raisins | saffron | vegetables

Bhuna Goat

Goat | yogurt | garam masala | fried shallots | mustard oil

Paanch Meshali Shobji

Cauliflower | Potato | pumpkin | snake beans | carrot | Roasted | Moongpanch-phoron | sesame seeds

Bangla Salad

Cucumber | tomato | onion | green chili | lime | mustard oil

Mishti (Dessert)

Sondesh

Ricotta | sugar | cardamom | rose water

Payesh

Rice | milk | jaggery | cardamom | cashew | raisins | saffron

Mishti Doi

Yogurt | caramelised sugar| cream

Shorbot (Drinks)

Jaam er shorbot

Jaam | lime | chilli | hibiscus

Guided by the Bangali philosophy of balance, the lunch will explore the essential tastes: Tok (tangy), Jhal (hot, pungent), and Mishti (sweet)—enjoy home-style Bangali dishes using seasonal produce in Sydney.

Come, munch on the politics of the partition & whinge about the diasporic life, share traditions of family recipes, hands-on food experiences, and zero-waste cooking methods, and adda, while we eat with our hands!


Notes

- This menu is Halal.

- Vegetarian options are available.

- Learn how to make Jhalmuri & Joynagarer Moa.

- The menu contains meat, gluten, nuts, and dairy. Due to the curated nature of the menu, we’re unable to accommodate other dietary requirements.

- Limited seats offered due to the intimate nature of this gathering.

- For event inquiries, pls contact Shishir & Anirban.