Archive · 26 May 2025
Vikas Khanna Showcases Bengali Goyna Bori in New York
Imagine tiny, beautiful edible jewelry made from lentils!
That's Goyna bori, a special food from Bengal, India.
Chef Vikas Khanna, who has a restaurant in New York, showed off these unique treats.
They are made by hand, with lots of care, from a paste of urad dal (lentils).
The people who make them take a long time to create the detailed shapes.
These boris are not just food; they represent art and culture passed down through families.
Traditionally, they are made in Medinipur by women for special celebrations.
Chef Vikas Khanna featured Goyna bori, a traditional Bengali food, at his New York restaurant.
Goyna bori are intricate, sun-dried lentil crisps shaped like jewelry.
The delicacy, also known as Naksha bori, originates from Medinipur, Bengal.
Women in Medinipur have traditionally made Goyna bori for weddings and sacred occasions.
Khanna highlighted Goyna bori as an example of patience, craftsmanship, and cultural memory.
- Who
- Vikas Khanna
- What
- Showcasing of Goyna bori
- When
- This week
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To showcase the culinary heritage of Bengal.
- Chef
- Vikas Khanna
- Location
- New York
- Food Item
- Goyna bori / Naksha bori
- Main Ingredient
- Urad dal (lentil) paste
- Origin
- Medinipur, Bengal