Ramgati Buffalo Curd
রামগতির মহিষের দই
Thick, sour buffalo-milk curd from the Meghna chars, sold in clay pots and loved across the coast.
At a glance
- Where
- Lakshmipur district, Chattogram division
- Price
- About 120–200 BDT per kg (approx.)
- Where to try
- Markets in Ramgati, Kamalnagar and Lakshmipur town
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan)
Herds of buffalo graze on the river islands off Ramgati and Kamalnagar, and their milk is set into dense, sour curd in clay pots. Ramgati's curd is especially well known. It is eaten after big meals, with flattened rice and molasses, or on its own, and is produced in large quantities for weddings and feasts.
Common questions
Where can you eat Ramgati Buffalo Curd?
Markets in Ramgati, Kamalnagar and Lakshmipur town.
How much does Ramgati Buffalo Curd cost?
About 120–200 BDT per kg (approx.).
When is the best time to try Ramgati Buffalo Curd?
Winter (Dec–Jan).
Which district is Ramgati Buffalo Curd from?
Lakshmipur district, Chattogram division.
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