Hing-er Kochuri/ Asofoetida Kachori (From My Kitchen)
There was a time when Hing er Kochuri would be made in all the sweet shops and the accompaniment would …
Month: June 2017
Methi Phoron e Pomfret Curry (Pomphret curry tempered with fenugreek seeds)
I love to temper oil for cooking with fenugreek seeds not only because of their medicinal values, but also because …
Pomfret Curry with cilantro and Indian spices
Pomfret is a favourite fish for me while I am cooking for two reasons – one, I find it universally …
Chitol muithha/ Chitol (Knifefish) kofta curry
Chitol is an oily fish that is huge in size. Its popularity is largely because of its almost addictive taste …
Shorshe bata diye bata maachh (Labeo Bata in Mustard based curry)
If you have been following my website for a while, you know by now that Bengali people have affinity towards …
Bata maachh er tel jhol (Labeo Bata in Oily Turmeric based broth)
Bata is a sweet water fish very common in Bengal. If you manage to procure a fresh catch, you shall …
Fruit Biryani
I have often wondered why Fruit Biryani has attained this name. Biryani usually gets cooked in a sealed heavy bottomed …
Khoya kheerer peda/ Sweets made of thickened milk
Khoya is a thickened milk product that is often used in various South Asian recipes. In Kolkata, Khoya can easily …
Almond Hot Chocolate & Chocolate Dipped Almonds
Almonds are extremely good for health as we all know. Not only are they good for the eyes but …
Daal puri/ Lentil stuffed flat bread(From My Kitchen)
Daal Puri is a delicacy with which every Bengali associates a fond memory. Every family has its own favourite sweet …