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Bengalis are famous for being great lovers of food.
Bengali meals take long hours of preparation in the kitchen, great mastery of cooking skills, and the best of fresh produce and foodstuffs.
Each dish is taken separately with a little bit of rice so the full flavor and uniqueness can be experienced. The lighter, more delicate tastes always come first so the palate isn't overwhelmed by stronger tastes. Vegetables are the first item taken, and bitters are particularly placed first because they enliven the digestive system. Vegetables are followed by dal, which may be accompanied by savouries or breads. After this, the more complex sabjis are taken, along with chutneys and raitas. The tart chutneys also help the palate to anticipate the sweet dishes to come.

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