Basanti Pulao is a Bengali delicacy, the polao which has a mild sweet taste, usually cooked on special occasions. This aromatic, delicious Pulao is often served with Kosha Mangsho (Bengali […]
Rice Dishes
One-Pot Chicken Biryani for Beginners
After cooking Kolkata-style Dum Biryani for years, when I started exploring other Biryani recipes in my kitchen, this One-Pot Chicken Biryani became a favourite in no time. This version of […]
Restaurant-style Egg Fried Rice
This Restaurant-style Egg Fried Rice is an easy, delicious one-pot meal that you can make quickly on weeknights. Versatile in nature, this fried rice can be served to guests at […]
Goan Sausage Pulao / Chorizo Pulao
Our Goa visit in November 2019 was a food trip almost, we used to visit the beaches daily, and ate amazing foods in many restaurants there. From Seafood to home-style […]
Moti Pulao
Moti Pulao has its roots in History. It was one of those Royal dishes which the Bawarchis (Cooks) of the Shahi Bawarchi Khana (Royal Kitchen) used to prepare every day […]
Mutton Dum Biryani- Kolkata style
Ours is a Biryani loving family. Growing up in West Bengal whenever it comes to making Biryani at home, I ended up cooking Kolkata style Biryani only. I’ve tried many […]
Keema Pulao
“Ma, what we’re going to eat on today’s lunch?” One question my 8 yr. old asks every day with a lot of expectations that her mom might make something special […]
Masoor Pulao with Chicken
Masoor Pulao is a rich, aromatic one pot meal, where tender Chicken pieces cooked with Black Masoor dal and later layered with fragrant Basmati Rice and slow cooked further using […]
Prawn Pulao/Chingrir Pulao
This Garam masala spiced, Bengali style Prawn Pulao is mildly sweet in taste and a perfect one-pot meal that you can cook quickly between all the festive rush during Diwali. […]
Bhuni Khichuri
So far I know the word Bhuni came from Bhuno, it means roasting/cooking the main ingredient of any dish over a moderate heat with all the spices, and by adding […]