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Do you know the story of Bengal’s ‘Choddo Shaak’?

‘Bhoot Chaturdashi’ is incomplete without 14 leafy greens — chef Shivaji Majumder tells you why

Choddo Shaak is an integral part of Bhoot Chaturdashi rituals in many Bengali households. Do you know the 14 greens that make Choddo Shaak? Some of them are Helenchey Shaak, Laal Shaak, Palang Shaak, Mulo Shaak, Kulekhara Shaak, Methi Shaak, to name a few. Chef Shivaji Majumder of ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata’s informative video gives a glimpse to how Choddo Shaak and Kali Puja are synonymous. In the reel, the good chef is seen taking a stroll of a market in the city selecting the leafy greens. He narrates the history of Bhoot Chaturdashi. Don’t miss watching it.

— Pooja Mitra

Also read: Bhoot Chaturdashi – a tradition that flows with perception