Goyna Bori (গয়না বড়ি)
The Bengali word Goyna means jewellery. The intricate designs on this variety of Bori catch the eyes first. Imagine a woman in an unknown village from Bengal creating designs with Daal Baata that will resemble traditional Bengali Kolka or jewellery. The icing on the cake is the poppy seeds on the Bori. All of them might not be of the same shape and size, and that’s where the authenticity of handmade food products is. These days, go to any local Mela in your vicinity, and you will find Goyna Bori reigning on the shelves of makeshift shops. From the looks to the taste, Goyna Bori scores a perfect ten.
Area of Procurement
Purba Medinipur
Specifications
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Texture/ Appearance |
The Bori comes in a variety of designs, shapes and sizes. |
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Colour |
Uncooked Bori is white. On cooking, it becomes brownish. |
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Aroma |
It smells of poppy seeds and the type of pulse used. |
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Cooking Time |
1-2 minutes |
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How to store |
Keep Goyna Bori in an airtight container so that air and moisture cannot dampen it. |
Popular Dishes
Kolai Daal is the most common ingredient for making Goyna Bori. You can fry it in your choice of oil and have it as a snack. On Niramish days, it can be a saviour for you and help your taste buds get the better of plain Daal-Bhaat. Take a bite of this excellent example of craftsmanship and think how amazingly Bengali cuisine pairs food and wearable in the same bracket and still makes it relevant.
- MGB6
