Made with milk and sugar or molasses, ‘Misti Doi’ is one of the most famous Bengali desserts. The dish has its original roots in the Bogra district of Bangladesh. Palm jaggery is the traditional method of making the dish which stands to be pretty unique till today. If you are visiting the city, you must certainly go-ahead to take up the memorial deliciousness of Bengal Fantasia, the ‘Misti Doi’.

‘Misti Doi’  is considered to be integral for any festival or ceremony in the Bengali land. Starting from different pujas, marriage ceremonies, Griha Prabesh, to the normal Sunday lunch gathering, ‘Misti Doi’ is a must. With the thick layers of fermented yogurt, the dish is celebrated as customary in every household. In Bengali terms, we say, ‘mukh misti kora’. This particular connotation is particularly attributed to the two Kolkata esoteric, Rossogolla and Misti Doi, complimenting each other as the best dessert.

Not just as a dessert, the Bengal Fantasia, ‘Misti Doi’ stands significant during any cravings. Throughout day and night, there is no specific time that is particularly invested in the consumption of this yummy dish. You can have it anytime and all day round.

Some of the famous places where you should try out this Bengal Fantasia are the ‘Putiram Sweets’ in Surya Sen Street, ‘ Mithai Sweet Shop’ in Park Circus, ‘ Amrit’ in Shyambazar, ‘Balaram Mullick and Radharam Mullick’ in  Park Street, etc. Not just these shops, ‘Misti Doi’ is available in any sweet shops of Kolkata, in different corners of the streets, main roads, narrow lanes, everywhere. Hence, affirming the creamy relish of Kolkata’s striking culinary skills.