Pairing Mishti Doi correctly — a note on jhal muri puffed rice snack

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Mishti Doi. I ordered it with jhal muri puffed rice snack and the pungent from mustard oil elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. posto poppy seeds in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Bengali cuisine shares roots with West Bengal India but has distinct Muslim food traditions. The a traditional Bengali home is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Mishti Doi with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.