The kitchen hums with a familiar sound,
Where the finest spices of the earth are found.
The scent of mustard oil begins to rise,
A golden magic hidden in disguise.
First comes the Panta, chilled and so divine,
With fried Ilish where the silver scales shine.
A green chili crunch, a bite of salt and zest,
The ultimate meal for a hungry guest.
The Biryani pot is sealed with heavy dough,
To trap the aroma and the saffron glow.
With tender mutton and a potato so sweet,
It's the crown jewel of any Dhaka street.
Don't forget the Bhuna Khichuri on a rainy day,
That chases the gloom of the clouds away.
With Shutki from the coast of your hometown,
A spicy king that wears a fiery crown.
Then comes the Pitha, soaked in syrup and milk,
With textures as soft as a weaver's silk.
From Mishti Doi to the Rosogolla's grace,
A smile is painted on every person's face.
Writing this actually made me a bit hungry! Living in Chattogram, you definitely have access to the best Mezban and Shutki in the country.