New Book Explores Cultural Significance and Regional Variations of Bengali Mishti

A new book by Ishita Dey explores the cultural and social significance of mishti, traditional Bengali sweets, across West Bengal and Bangladesh. The sweets, made from ingredients like milk and sugar, hold ritualistic and emotional value, with variations in recipes and sweetness levels reflecting regional, urban-rural, and cross-border identities. The book highlights how mishti traditions are shaped by historical sugarcane cultivation and serve as markers of community and identity in both countries.