for “Bengali Food Festival” on Poila Baisakh

They have lined up a delectable array of Bengali delicacies and taste tickling dessert to make the Bengali New Year a memorable Poila Baisakh. Age old delicacies from the kitchens of the villages of Bengal will be showcased during this 3-day long Bengali Food Festival.The feast, open For Both Lunch And Dinner this year on April 14th - 16th will bring alive the culture and flavor of Bengal with a wide array of special Bengali menu available at ‘XII Zodiac’,Kolkata's first sun sign based multi-cuisine restaurant where also food is served according to one’s Zodiac sign being its exclusivity.
The Chef at The Fern Residency shared his thoughts, “Bengalis are passionate about their traditional cuisine. They spare no labour in the kitchen to ensure the dishes are relished by one and all. So here we are, ready with almost every dish that a Bengali loves. The food festival has been designed to provide our guests the authentic flavour of Bengali kitchen. We are certain that our guests will really enjoy the spread.”
Special features of the menu include : “Kumro Fuler Bora”, “Bok Fuler Bora”, “Murshidabadi Murgi”, “Begun Pora”, “Macher Matha Diye Jhuro”, “Dhakaiya Murgir Kebab”, “Pabda Mach Bhaja”, “Eachor Chingri”, “Dinaj Purer Kosha Mangso”, “Macher Matha Diye Muri Ghanto”, “Basanti Pulao”, and many more.

· WELCOME DRINKS - Aam Pora Sharbat, Gandhoraj Er Ghol

· STARTERS - Kumro Fuler Bora, Begun Bhaja, Murshidabadi Murgi, Macher Dim Er Bora, Served With Jhuri Aloo Bhaja & Kasundi

· SALADS & ACCOMPANIMENT - Swadesi Salad, Bhutta Ar Anarash Makha, Desi Murgir Chaat, Aam Kasundi Chaat, Kancha Lanka & Gandhoraaj Lebu1, Kacha Amer Chutney, Tatul Er Chutney, Anarash Er Chutney, Tomato Er Chutney, Papad Bhaja, Tatka Begun Pora

· MAACH –O- MANGSHO - Macher Matha Diye Jhura (A Typical Bengali Preparation Of Fish Pulao Cooked With Fish Head (Rohu Or Katla) And Puffed Rice), Raj Barir Kosha Mangsho, Doi Murgi, Chingri Malai Curry, Rui Kalia

· SUBJIR BAHAR - Hingh Aloo Dum,Potoler Dorma, Daler Bodi Diya Shukto, Dhokar Dalna, Bhaja Moonger Dal, Basanti Pulao, Radha Ballabi

· MISTI MUKH - Komola Bhog, Misti Doi, Mango Mousse, Gulab Patti, Misti Paan




· WELCOME DRINKS - Mirpuri Badami Sarbat, Bhaja Moslar Ghol

· STARTERS - Bok Ful Bhaja, Narkoler Boda, Dhakaiya Murgi Kabab, Topse Fry , Served With Jhuri Aloo Bhaja & Tetuler Chutney

· SALADS & ACCOMPANIMENT - Swadesi Salad, Bhutta Ar Anarash Makha, Murgir Chaat, Aam Kasundi Chaat, Kancha Lanka & Gandhoraaj Lebu, Kacha Amer Chutney, Tatel Er Chutney, Anarash Er Chutney, Tomato Er Chutney, Tatka Begun Pora (Brinjal Cooked In The Clay Oven Finish With Mustered Oil , Green Chillies And Onion), Papad Bhaja

· MAACH –O- MANGSHO - Macher Matha Diya Muri Ghanta (A Typical Bengali Preparation Of Fish Pulao Cooked With Fish Head (Rohu Or Katla) And Rice), Parshe Macher Jhal (Parshe Macher Jhal Is Dry Spicy Curry Made With Parshe Fish. This Is A Typical Fish To Celebrate Bengali New Year), Eachor Chingri (Enchor Chicngri Is A Green Jack-Fruit Cooked With Prawn In A Spicy Gravy, Goes Well With Steamed Rice), Dinaj Purer Kosha Mangsha (Kosha Mangsho, A Flavourful Bengali Mutton Dish), Rajbanshi Murgi (Murgir Jhol Is Liberally Seasoned With Turmeric, Garlic, Onions, And Grated Ginger. Potatoes Are Added To The Stew As A Thickening Agent)

· SUBJIR BAHAR - Sojne Datar Chorchor (Sojne Data Chorchori. Coming To Today’s Recipe Post, This Bengali Style Simple Drumstick Chorchori), Chanar Dalna, Aloo Posto, Bori Diye Lau Ghonto (Bottle Gourd Cooked With Moong Dal Dumpling), Bhaja Moonger Dal, Ghee Bhat, Korai Shutir Kachuri

· DESSERTS – Rajbhog, Kheer Kadam, Lichi Mousse, Sitabhog, Misti Paan