Some dishes are specially made for winter. In this part of the country, we’re still enjoying the cold. I made some peas kachori a few weeks back. Then I made […]
Tag: Bengali Food
Sheem Poshto/Flat beans in Poppy seeds gravy
Sheem Poshto is one of the favourite winter dishes that I cook with the fresh flat beans available widely during this season. Apart from rice, it pairs great even with […]
Chalkumror Pur Bhaja/Stuffed Ash Gourd Fries
In the past when the Partition of Bengal happened, lots of Bengalis left East Bengal (now Bangladesh) to save their life from the political and social crisis. They came to […]
Narkel die Chire bhaja/Deep fried Poha with grated Coconut
You need to forget the calorie count sometimes, especially when Durga Puja is knocking at the door. What should I make for today’s breakfast? Like every other day when this […]
Doi Bhetki/Yogurt Fish Curry
Doi Bhetki is a mildly spiced flavourful Bengali fish curry, where fish pieces cooked in a yogurt based gravy. I made this fish curry with Rohu (Rui) fish previously; both […]
Luchi- how to make perfect Luchi
Luchi is a very popular, deep-fried bread in Bengali, Oriya and Assamese cuisine. It’s quite easy to make and doesn’t require yeast. As it’s a very well known food and […]
Bandhakopir Ghonto/Bengali style Cabbage Sabji
‘Bandhakopi’, this is what we call Cabbage or Patta gobhi in Bengali. It used to be a seasonal veggie before, and earlier one can get hold of cabbages only during […]
Ilish Mach er Matha die Kochur Mukhi/Taro Root Sabji with fried Hilsa head
‘Ilish Mach er Matha die Kochur Mukhir Torkari’ is an age old Bengali dish. This way the taste and flavour of Hilsa got infused with veggies, and makes it an […]
Maan Kochu Bata/Pan roasted Mash of Malanga Coco
Maan kochu (Malanga Coco) is a seasonal veggie; this is available widely during monsoon. There are different versions of this Maan Kochu Bata; I had three types till date. But […]
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 […]