8 traditional Bengali snacks that are best enjoyed during winter

Bengali cuisine boasts a wide range of delicacies that can be enjoyed from breakfast to dinner. But did you know that they also offer a range of deep-fried traditional snacks that are enjoyed warm during winters and pair well with masala chai too. Take a look at these traditional Bengali snacks that are best enjoyed during the winter season.

It refers to rice flour delight which are typically stuffed with coconut and jaggery and either steamed or cooked in milk. (Image: Instagram/thefoodie_explorer)

These are thin, crepe-like snacks filled with a mixture of coconut, jaggery, or kheer.

This refers to soft and spongy steamed rice pancakes cooked in small moulds and is made with fermented rice batter. It is best served with nolen gur,sugar, or sometimes a spicy chutney. (Image: Instagram/sunuu_143)

It refers to a deep-fried snack made with banana flower, which is stuffed and then dunked in a slurry before frying and served with green chutney.

It makes for a healthy dish, as these flowers are rich in dietary fibre, which help regulate bowel movements, prevents constipation, and supports overall gut health. They are also said to have low glycaemic index and high fibre content, which help slow sugar absorption, making them beneficial for people with diabetes when eaten in moderation. (Image: Instagram/esplanade_blr)

It is one of the most famous sweets enjoyed during winter months, and is made with fresh chhena and nolen gur also known as date palm jaggery.

It is a traditional Bengali snack made with urad dal filling stuffed in flatbread. It is crispy outside and pillowy outside and is best served with cholar dal.

It is a hearty winter snack, made with dried white peas cooked with spices and tempered with onions, ginger, and green chillies.

It refers to the classic Bengali comfort snack made from spiced mashed potatoes shaped into patties, crumb-coated, and deep-fried until golden and crisp. It is best enjoyed with kasundi or green chutney.

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