Kumro patai Ilish is a traditional Bengali way of cooking Hilsa where we make the fish parcels with edible leaves (here pumpkin). Having a bit of charred, mustard coated edible […]
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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 […]
Lauki Chana Dal/Bottle Gourd Chana Dal Curry
Lauki Chana Dal is a North Indian comfort food. I’ve learnt to make this in the past few years, and now it’s a regular dish in my kitchen. It’s a […]
Almond Chocolate Smoothie Bowl with Cavin’s Milkshake
As summer vacation just ended, the thought what to feed my daughter in the morning started bothering me again. My daughter goes to school very early in the morning. She […]
Mangshor Khichuri/Mutton Khichdi
Here comes the season of piping hot Khichdis along with some favourite accompaniments like Mach bhaja (better if it’s Ilish), Omelette, Papad etc. Only a Bengali can understand the eternal […]
Tel Koi/Spicy Koi Fish Curry
“The smaller the tastier”, my Granny told this to me several times about Koi Mach. She had a strong believe (read experience) that small sized Koi fish is much tastier than […]
Patpatar Bora/Jute Leaves Fritters
Jute leaves are seasonal produce and are not easy to be found in North India. If you are lucky enough, then you might get this leafy veggie (locally known as […]
Darjeeling Iced Tea Latte- with Saffron Cup’s Signature Darjeeling Tea
Tea is the elixir of life. ~Lao Tzu What a morning without a cup of tea, at least I cannot face mornings without this warm cup of magic potion. It […]
Niramish Potol er Dolma/Stuffed Pointed Gourds with Paneer
Potol er Dolma is an age-old Bengali delicacy. Some people make the vegetarian version by filling the pointed gourds/potol with potato or paneer stuffing. And others just use the fish […]