Today is Jamaishasthi in West bengal. It is a gourmet treat for the son-in-law every year from his
in-laws or 'Shoshur bari'- as they say in Bengal. Held in
the Bengali month of 'Jaistha', Jamaishasthi is a social custom. The word Jamai (son-in-law) suggests a relationship much closer
to heart. The 'jamai' or the son-in-law
is treated today with his favourite delicacies by his in-laws specially to ensure
that he treats their daughter with due respect for the rest of the year.
The menu includes special Bengali dishes such as 'various fish delicacies',
'prawn malaikari' & special jamaishasthi 'sondesh' or 'Rasogolla'. Lavish gifts are
given to the son-in-law & he too in return gifts his mother-in-law
with something special. For the day he relishes the attention he receives
from his in-laws. The fast pace of life and the changing social norms
has mellowed down the once very happening social custom among the Bengalis.
Some of the recipes which befits the occasion are already presented in this blog. They are as follows:-
Peas Pulao with Bengali touch - Pure Veg
Chicken Curry - Traditional Bengali Murgir Mangshor Jhol
Peas Pulao with Bengali touch - Pure Veg
Cauliflower Potato fry - Phulkopi Aloo Bhaja
Cholar Dal - Durga Puja special
Chingri Macher Kalia - Bengali Prawn Curry
Chicken Curry - Traditional Bengali Murgir Mangshor Jhol
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