Ask any Bengali and they will tell you about their mixed emotions on celebrating the Durga Pujo of 2020 so differently. For most Bengalis, this year would probably be the first time in their life that they won’t be doing Pandal-hopping and Debi Darshan. There is less excitement in pujo shopping this year, as […]
Shojne Pata er Borar Jhol is another Bengali dish from the Bengali kitchens of yore, which definitely needs some limelight. This traditional Bengali dish called Shojne Pata er Borar Jhol or Bengali Style Broth with Moringa Leaf Fritters is an almost forgotten Bengali dish that has humble origins but is so flavourful that it […]
It is the Mahalaya of 2020 today: the day when we Bengalis deeply believe that Goddess Durga descents to Earth from Heaven. Surprisingly, for the first time in my life I experienced that Durga Puja is almost a month away from Mahalaya. Such a big gap between Mahalaya and Durga Puja is very rare. […]
Let me share with you this beautiful fish and vegetable medley called Choto Maacher Chocchori or Morola Maacher Chocchori. Bengalis love to cook vegetables and fish together: the Maacher Chocchori is just one of them. Choto Maacher Chocchori or Morola Maacher Chocchori is a rustic Bengali dish that is probably losing its popularity with […]
I love eating all kinds of vegetables, including root vegetables like colocasia (called Kochu in Bengali and Arbi in Hindi). But I have observed that colocasia is disliked by many. So here I am, with this delicious traditional Bengali recipe of humble Kochur Dalna or Bengali-Style Colocasia Curry. If you try this recipe, you […]
Rampuri Taar Korma is one of the best mutton korma recipes that I have come across. The waft of flavours of mutton and spices is something to die for. This traditional recipe of Rampuri Taar Korma sticks to the unique ingredients and technique. While many chefs use tomatoes for the recipe of Taar Korma, […]
Luckily there was a pack of mutton in the freezer! We decided to make a Light Mutton Biryani just fit for the summer season, having no exaggerated masalas and masala mixes in it. In fact, our Light Mutton Biryani doesn’t even have Kewra Water in it! Yet, it is one of the most flavourful […]
If you are looking for a delicious Murgir Jhol recipe or a Bengali Chicken Curry recipe, then you must check out this post, in which I am sharing on how to make Bengali Chicken Curry in a very easy manner. I love the fact that how cooking can reduce the level of stress that […]
The Indian festive season is over. We are back to eating light, but balanced meal. I make sure that my family gets atleast one kind of vegetable to eat every day. And I love sticking to traditions. Traditional Bengali cooking advocates the “root to stem” style of cooking, reducing food wastage by utilising almost every […]
We all have our personal favourites of those comfort-food curries that reminisce of our childhood, and this Restaurant-Style Paneer Curry is definitely one of mine. In my opinion, there are two things that make a truly great paneer curry. First, use the best-quality cottage cheese: the creamy malai paneer is preferred over low-fat paneer. […]