PET PUJO SONG 2024 : The Comfort of Durga Puja Bhog in Troubled Times

As we celebrate Durga Pujo in 2024, the atmosphere in Bengal is tinged with a somber reflection on the events of the year. This year’s Pet Pujo Song delves deeper, inviting us to introspect on the challenges Bengal is facing
In such times, food and tradition take on a new meaning, reminding us of resilience and the strength we find in cultural celebrations. And in keeping with the prevailing mood, this year’s PET PUJO SONG will be a celebration of simplicity, focusing on one of the most comforting and beloved dishes of Durga Pujo Bhog - LABRA. Through this Recipe Song, we’ll explore how food has always been a way to bring people together, especially when times are tough.
A SONG LIKE NO OTHER ?
This isn’t just any cooking video; the Recipe Song that breaks down the process of making Labra into easy steps, set to music that will stay with you long after the video ends. My annual Pet Pujo series brings together the joys of music and cooking in a way that you won’t find anywhere else.
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the idea of making traditional Bengali dishes, this Recipe Song is here to make it fun, accessible, and memorable. You won’t need to struggle with written recipes - just sing along and cook!
🍽️INGREDIENTS👇 :
○ 1/2 cabbage
○ 100 gm fresh spinach
○ 1 medium radish
○ 1 medium ridge gourd
○ 200 gm orange pumpkin
○ 2 sweet potatoes
○ 1 small round or 2 long brinjals ( egg plant/ aubergine )
○ 100 gm broad beans
○ 100 gm french beans / black eyed beans
○ 1 tbsp mustard oil
○ 2 dry red chillies
○ 3 bay leaf
○ 1 tsp panchphoron
○ 1/4 tsp hing ( asafoetida )
○ 1 tbsp ginger paste
○ 1 tsp cumin powder
○ 1 tbsp sugar ( or to taste )
○ 1 tsp turmeric powder
○ 1 tsp salt ( or to taste )
○ 2 - 3 tsp spice masala ( made by dry roasting and grinding 1 tbsp fennel seed, 1 tbsp cumin seed, 1 tbsp coriander seeds and 3 green cardamoms )
○ 1 tbsp ghee ( optional )
○ handful of fresh coriander
👩‍🍳STEP BY STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS👇 :
○ Make the moshla ( spice mix ) by dry roasting spice masala ingredients described above, till aromatic, and coarsely grinding
○ Chop all the vegetables into roughly uniform 1 inch squares / cubes
○ Heat mustard oil to smoking point and temper with dry red chillies, bay leaf, hing and panchphoron, stir till sputtering stops
○ Add the chopped vegetables in a sequence from the hardest to the softest vegetables, in this order : sweet potato, pumpkin, raddish, both the beans, ridge gourd, cabbage, brinjal and spinach, stirring well after adding each vegetable
○ Add salt, sugar, turmeric, ginger paste, cumin powder, stir and mix well
○ Cover and cook till vegetables are cooked - this should take around 15-20 minutes
○ Sprinkle the spice moshla, mix, add 1 tbsp of ghee ( optional ) and mix well
○ Garnish with fresh coriander
🥘 SERVING SUGGESTIONS 👇 :
○ LABRA is best served hot alongside Bhoger Khichuri as part of the Durga Pujo Bhog. Its earthy, rich flavors make it the perfect accompaniment to the spiced rice and lentils, creating a well-balanced and comforting meal.
○ Serve LABRA as part of a traditional Durga Pujo Bhog plate, along with Bhoger Khichuri, Beguni (crispy fried aubergine slices), and Tomato Chutney.
○ LABRA can also be enjoyed with steamed rice or chapati for a simple, homely meal that’s full of flavor.
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🎼🎬SONG AND VIDEO CREDITS :
Song created and performed by Sawan Dutta
Video created by C B Arun Kumar and Sawan Dutta
AUDIO CLIPS FROM KZbin NEWS FOOTAGE have been used in the prologue
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👤 ABOUT YOUR HOST
I’m Sawan Dutta, a composer, music producer, and singer-songwriter. Through my KZbin channel, *The Metronome*, I combine my love for music and food, creating unique Recipe Songs that break down traditional Indian and Bengali recipes into easy, sing-along steps. My Pet Pujo series, which I have been uploading since 2017, celebrates the spirit of Durga Pujo through music and food, offering a glimpse into Bengal’s rich culinary traditions. Join me on this journey, where we celebrate life, food, and culture with every song!!
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Loved the starting aspect. Nicely depicted the on-ground demons around us. And yeah thanks for bringing up Pujo r "Labda r Gaan". Bhalo theko !!

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Finally saw a lovely song recipe!fantastic ❤❤

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Thank you Sukanya! ❤️❤️❤️It’s the simplest and most under rated of our Bhog dishes, but this year I think demands simplicity in our celebrations I though

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Maa please give back golden times of our west bengal land😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻jay maa durga🙏🏻

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আপনার গান না এলে পুজো পুজো ব্যাপারটাই মনে হয়না, আর তাছাড়া এবারে এই অন্যরকম পুজোর পরিবেশের মধ্যে আপনার গান যেন অদ্ভুত এক শান্তি দিচ্ছে।

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