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A traditional Bengali household often features a Shil Nora, a flat stone grinder used to make pastes for curries and chutneys.
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A Khunti, or spatula, is a staple in Bengali kitchens, essential for stirring and frying dishes like fish or curries.
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The Korai, a deep, round cooking pot, is frequently used for preparing Bengali favourites such as fish curry or biryani.
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A Dekchi, a large lidded pot, is ideal for cooking rice or boiling lentils in a Bengali kitchen.
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The Bonti, a traditional curved blade on a stand, is a common tool for slicing vegetables and fish.
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A Palta, or spatula, is used to flip fried items like luchis or stir gravies in Bengali cooking.
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Poppy seeds are often ground into a paste and used in curries like Aloo Posto, a popular Bengali dish.
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This five-spice blend, consisting of fenugreek, nigella, cumin, mustard, and fennel seeds, is a key ingredient in tempering Bengali dishes.
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What other items do you see typically in a Bengali kitchen?
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