![]() Speciality Sandesh, meaning those that are of a particular type or those that have been specially created in a place, abound in West Bengal. Some of the best known among such sandesh are pranohara (robber of my soul), abaar khabo (I want to eat it again), nayantara (pupil of my eye), manoranjan (heart's delight) and ahladey putul (pampered doll). ![]() Some of the best Sandesh-makers are said to hail from Narail and Dhaka in Bangladesh and Kolkata in West Bengal, India. Popular types of Sandesh include the Parijat, Rose Cream, Dilkhush, Abar Khabo, Chocolate Talsansh etc. Nakur, Bhim Nag, Makhon and Nalin Sarkar are some of the famous Sandesh shops in Kolkata. The famous "makha" sandesh hails from Bardhaman district. It may be mentioned here that another popular Bengali sweet dish, said to be a modified version of the Sandesh, is the Ros Malai. The major way in which the Ros Malai differs from the normal Sandesh is that while Sandesh is a dry preparation, Ros Malai is gravy as it is steeped in milk. The most popular kind of Rosmalai is the Comilla Bangladesh. The kind of Sandesh that is being made, the texture of the Sandesh and its flavour, is almost always determined by the season of the year and the particular occasion for which it is being prepared. Thus during the winter season, the Nolen Gurer Sandesh is a particular favourite. Thus, Sandesh is a part and parcel of everyday life in Bengal. It is a specialty of West Bengal and known the world over for its great variety and taste. (Last Updated on : 03-02-2015) |
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