Kumror Chokka is one of the staple dishes we grew up eating. A common food that most Bengali households would make at least once a week. I can still fondly remember […]
Vegeterian
Chanar Paturi
Paturi is a Bengali dish that refers to food prepared by wrapping and cooking it in a leaf. This delicacy is usually prepared with fish, but it can also be […]
Eggplant Mustard Curry / Begun Basanti
The memories of my Granny mixing raw mangoes with coarsely pounded fresh spices and a generous amount of mustard oil is still sharp in front of my eyes. The little […]
Pav Bhaji- Mumbai Street style
Pav Bhaji is a popular Mumbai street food. It’s an amalgamation of veggies which known as Bhaji. And it served with butter toasted, soft & crisp Pav buns. A one […]
Spinach and Vegetable Mish Mash/Palong Shak er Ghonto
‘Ghonto’ is a mishmash of any leafy green with veggies. In this, Pumpkin, Eggplant, and Potatoes used as primary veggies along with the greens, radish often added whenever in season. […]
Lentil with Radish/Mulor Dal
Mulor Dal is a winter delight and comfort food for Bengalis. This delicious dal has all the flavours from the subtle spices with a significant taste from perfectly cooked tender […]
Kumro Pata Bata/Pan Roasted Paste of Pumpkin leaves
Kumro Pata Bata is an age-old Bengali dish, like Lau Pata Bata (Paste of Bottle gourd leaves), Phulkopir Pata Bata (Paste of Cauliflower leaves), Dhone Pata Bata (Paste of Coriander […]
Bhoger Khichuri
In Bengal Bhoger Khichuri is a common part of Naivedya, which is an essential phase of Hindu worshipping where devotees offer various food to Deity. Khichuri bhog is the most […]
Easy Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is a rich, creamy and luscious dish. It’s a popular North Indian food and Delhi people love their Dal Makhani just the way they fall for Rajma-Chawal and […]
Almond Basil Pesto
From last few weeks, that young farmer tempted me enough with his basket full of Basil greens at our weekly local veggie market. I kept resisting and was telling myself […]