# The Bengal Platter

> Authentic Bengali home cooking, made in Melbourne.

The Bengal Platter is a Melbourne-based Bengali catering and weekly homestyle meals service. We cook authentic Bengali food — from festive catering for gatherings to weekly Ghorowa Ranna meals and traditional recipes.

## Services
- Catering — Bengali food for events, up to 30 guests, with 10 days' notice.
- Ghorowa Ranna (weekly homestyle meals) — menu published Wednesday, orders close Monday 5pm, Saturday after 1pm (pickup or delivery).
- Signature Bengali dishes and sweets (e.g. Gurer Sandesh cake), made to order.

## Ordering
- Order on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/61469381194
- Enquiries: Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm
- Email: thebengalplatter.melbourne@gmail.com
- Area served: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

## Recipes
- [Begun Bhaja](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/begun-bhaja)
- [Bengali Kalo Jeere Aloor Torkari](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/bengali-kalo-jeere-aloor-torkari)
- [Bengali Style Prawn Polao recipe - Chingri Polao](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/bengali-style-prawn-polao-recipe-chingri-polao)
- [Pesarattu – Green Moong Dal Dosa](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/pesarattu-or-green-moong-dal-dosa)
- [Ilish Macher Jhol Alu Begun Diye](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/ilish-macher-jhol-alu-begun-diye)
- [Chingri Posto](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/chingri-posto-recipe)
- [Chanar Payesh](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/chanar-payesh)
- [Paporer Jhal](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/paporer-jhal-bengali-papad-curry)
- [Masoor Dal er Khichuri](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/masoor-dal-er-khichuri-bengali-khichuri-recipe)
- [Murgir Jhol](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/murgir-jhol-bengali-style-chicken-curry)
- [Korean Crispy Fried Chicken glazed with sweet and spicy sauce](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/korean-crispy-fried-chicken-glazed-with-sweet-and-spicy-sauce)
- [Mutton Korma](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/bengali-mutton-korma-recipe)
- [Morog Polao](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/morog-polao-recipe)
- [Stuffed Mushrooms](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/easy-stuffed-mushrooms-recipe)
- [Fish croquettes](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/fish-croquettes-freezer-friendly-prep-ahead-party-food)
- [Kolkata Style Vegetable Chop](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/kolkata-style-vegetable-chop)
- [Tomato Khejur Amsotto Chtuney](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/bengali-tomato-khejur-amsotto-chutney)
- [Shorshe Bhapa Maach](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/shorshe-bhapa-maach-bengali-recipe-of-steamed-salmon-in-mustard-paste)
- [Shobji Diye Bhaja Moong Dal](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/shobji-diye-bhaja-muger-dal-bengali-moong-dal-with-vegetable)
- [Methi Paratha](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/methi-paratha)
- [Aloo Phulkopir Rasa](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/aloo-phulkopir-rasa)
- [Mangsher Jhol – Bengali Mutton Curry](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/bengali-mutton-curry-robibarer-mangshor-jhol-nostalgia)
- [Aloo Paneer Dalna](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/bengali-paneer-curry-with-potato-aloo-paneer-er-dalna)
- [Pyaaz Diye Masoor Dal](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/pyaz-diye-masoor-daal-or-bengali-masoor-dal-with-onion)
- [Boiled Egg Sandwich](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/recipes/boiled-egg-sandwich)

## Blog
- [Welcome to The Bengal Platter](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/welcome-to-the-bengal-platter) — Stories
- [Durga Puja in Melbourne: Pujo Parikrama 2025](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/durga-puja-melbourne-pujo-parikrama) — Durga Pujo
- [Saviour – my meal preparation story](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/saviour-my-meal-preparation-story) — Stories
- [A beautiful sunny day at Notorious Espresso, Werribee](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/a-beautiful-sunny-day-at-notorious-espresso-werribee) — Stories
- [Kobji Dubiye Pet Pujo – A Bengali (Regional Indian) Food Event in Melbourne](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/kobji-dubiye-pet-pujo-a-bengali-regional-indian-food-event-in-melbourne) — Event
- [Guide to cook tasty Bengali and Indian meals from your Kitchen Shelf](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/guide-to-cook-tasty-bengali-and-indian-meals-from-your-kitchen-shelf) — Kitchen Essential
- [Fridge clean-out meal turned to double duty meals](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/fridge-clean-out-meal-turned-to-double-duty-meals) — Kitchen Essential
- [Friendship Day Celebration with Chole Bhature and Gajar Ka Halwa!](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/friendship-day-celebration-with-chole-bhature-and-gajar-ka-halwa) — Stories
- [The essential spices for everyday Indian cooking](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/the-essential-spices-for-everyday-indian-cooking) — Kitchen Essential
- [10 Non-Perishable Survival Foods for Indian and Bengali Cooking!](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/10-non-perishable-survival-foods-for-indian-and-bengali-cooking) — Kitchen Essential
- [Food from social media feeds to our plate](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/food-from-social-media-feeds-to-our-plate) — Stories
- [Quarantine cooking – Indian daily meal ideas – 2](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/quarantine-cooking-indian-daily-meal-ideas-2) — Kitchen Essential
- [How do I meal prep vegetables and proteins](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/how-i-meal-prep-vegetables-and-proteins) — Kitchen Essential
- [Meals from your pantry and fridge during the lockdown –  Breakfast recipes](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/meals-from-your-pantry-and-fridge-during-the-lockdown-breakfast-recipes) — Kitchen Essential
- [Emergency Pantry Essentials List for Bengali and Indian Food](https://www.thebengalplatter.com/blog/emergency-pantry-essentials-list-for-bengali-and-indian-food) — Kitchen Essential

## Contact
- The Bengal Platter, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Phone / WhatsApp: +61469381194
- Founder: Shyamali Sinha
- https://www.facebook.com/thebengalplatter
- https://www.instagram.com/thebengalplatter
- https://www.youtube.com/@thebengalplatter