Question

Explain the following:
(a) Bhapa doi
(b) Patishapta

Hint:

Both bhapa doi and patishapta are popular Bengali sweets with a unique blend of flavors that represent the region's rich culinary heritage.

Answer 1

(a) Bhapa Doi: Bhapa Doi is a Bengali dessert made by steaming sweetened yogurt (doi) flavored with cardamom and saffron. It is a chilled dessert typically enjoyed in the summer months.
(b) Patishapta: Patishapta is a Bengali sweet made from thin crepes filled with a mixture of khoya (reduced milk) and coconut, often flavored with cardamom and rolled into cylindrical shapes. It is then served with a syrup or a sprinkle of cardamom.