Telapiyar Kalia / A thick gravy of Tilapia
Bengalis have been known to have an appetite for various kinds of fish. Telapiya is one of the various types …
Month: May 2017
Pomphret roast
Pomphret roast is absolutely delicious. It can be served with boiled veggies and some greens to make a complete and …
Pomphet er Jhaal / Pomphret in mustard based gravy
Leave a Bengali with mustard paste and any ingredient and those shall get cooked together to a delectable concoction. Pomfret …
Karola-Chingri / Bitter Gourd with Prawns
I learnt this recipe from my friend Tahiti, who can work wonders in kitchen with any ingredient you provide her …
Aar/Ayr-machher Jeerer Jhol (Long Whiskered Catfish in Cumin based gravy)
Aar fish has a distinct flavour of its own and it is full of flesh. The best way to enjoy …
Aloo dhyarosh posto/Potato and okra in poppy seed paste
When I hear the name posto, I go weak at the knees. Well, any Bengali would! It is our …
Dhania alu dam by Amrita Banerjee
This is an absolutely delicious alu dam recipe that i had learnt from Amrita Banerjee – Kajal Di to me. …
Panch foron e alu begun/Potatoes and brinjals with Indian five spice mix
Panch foron is a spice mix that features in various Bengali recipes. Panch means five, and hence, it means that …
Olkopi r dalna/ Kohlrabi curry
Olkopi or Kohlrabi, is a biennial vegetable, similar in texture to cabbage and broccoli stems. The vegetable is basically a …
Dal er borar jhal/Lentil dumplings in a spicy sauce
Most know Bengalis as fish and meat lovers, but, have no idea about our collection of vegetarian dishes. This recipe …