Bhaiphonta

This year, bhai phonta/ bhatridwitiya /bhaidooj was a special occasion for me, as my brother was home for the celebration after an eight year break. It's not that I do not celebrate bhaiphonta without him, but this year I felt more like celebrating. So I decided on a simple menu, because it is not possible to have elaborate arrangements when working single-handed. The menu included Holud Mishti Pulao (Yellow Sweet pulao), Rui Machher Roast (Roasted Rohu), Chicken Kosha (Chicken in thick gravy), Amshotto-khejurer chutney ( Chutney made with Mango-pulp cakes, dates and raisins), Rasamalai and Payesh. It turned out that the pulao was something that my brother liked very much. He also enjoyed the other treats. My other cousin who had come also enjoyed all the stuffs a lot. The rasamalai was the only item that did not come out quite perfect!

(In haste, the photograph was taken using the mobile phone camera, so no complaints about the quality please! :) )