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Beef Spinach Curry by Afroza Begum
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Beef Spinach Curry by Afroza Begum

Hold onto your taste buds, folks! I have a hilarious tale to share about my encounter with a legendary dish from the heart of Bangladesh—Beef Spinach Curry…

Hilsa Flavored Rice/ Ilish Pulao
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Hilsa Flavored Rice/ Ilish Pulao

Ilish pulao is a completely distinct recipe from the other ilish mach meals that are often made with Hilsa fish. It is commonly eaten with steamed rice. It is…

Mutton Rezala by Afroza Begum
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Mutton Rezala by Afroza Begum

আফরোজা বেগম লেখক পরিচিতিঃ আফরোজা বেগম ।জন্মঃ ভাষা আন্দোলনের মাস , ফেব্রুয়ারী ,১৯৫৫ সাল । জন্মস্থানঃ মৌলভীবাজার জেলা। বাবাঃ মোঃ জোবেদ আলী । মাঃ মজিদুন্নেসা ।…

Potato stir fry/Potato Bhaji/Alu Bhaji
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Potato stir fry/Potato Bhaji/Alu Bhaji

Potatoes are universally liked by everyone. We have all eaten potatoes in a variety of ways, but this recipe stands out from the rest as these are stir-fried…

Piyaju / Lentil Fritters
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Piyaju / Lentil Fritters

In Ramadan, we all crave something delicious after a long day of fasting. However, it is important to make sure that the food we are taking is not only…

Porda biriyani by Afsa F. Wahid
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Porda biriyani by Afsa F. Wahid

Contributor’s Bio: Hello, This is Afsa F. Wahid . I’m a housewife and a mother who loves to cook and surprise my family members with new dishes. I…

Beef Saslik by Afroza Pervin
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Beef Saslik by Afroza Pervin

আমি আফরোজা , বিভিন্ন ধরনের রান্নাবান্নার করার শখ অনেক আগে থেকেই আছে। আগে পেপার দেখে বিভিন্ন ধরনের রান্না বাসায় ট্রাই করতাম। এখন অনেক ধরনের রান্না নিজেই…

Beef Seekh Kabab by Afroza Pervin
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Beef Seekh Kabab by Afroza Pervin

আমি  আফরোজা , বিভিন্ন ধরনের রান্নাবান্নার করার শখ অনেক আগে থেকেই আছে। আগে পেপার দেখে বিভিন্ন ধরনের রান্না বাসায় ট্রাই করতাম। এখন অনেক ধরনের রান্না নিজেই…

Turkey Adana Kebab- Afroza Pervin
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Turkey Adana Kebab- Afroza Pervin

আমি  আফরোজা , বিভিন্ন ধরনের রান্নাবান্নার করার শখ অনেক আগে থেকেই আছে। আগে পেপার দেখে বিভিন্ন ধরনের রান্না বাসায় ট্রাই করতাম। এখন অনেক ধরনের রান্না নিজেই…

Chola Bhuna (sautéed black chickpeas)
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Chola Bhuna (sautéed black chickpeas)

Chola Bhuna Recipe Well, here it comes once again. The month of the year that we all have been waiting for! The month of patience, the month of…

Achari Kala Bhuna by Mehwish Rahman
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Achari Kala Bhuna by Mehwish Rahman

Contributor’s Bio: Hello, thank you for choosing my recipe. I would be happy to share my biography and interests with you. My name is Maryam , and I…

Beef Curry by Tanzina Hossain Nira
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Beef Curry by Tanzina Hossain Nira

Contributor’s Bio: Thank you for choosing my recipe. My name is Tanzina Hossain Nira and I am a teacher at a renowned school in Chattogram. I hold an M.Sc…

Mejbani beef by Humayra Himi
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Mejbani beef by Humayra Himi

রান্নার শুরু আমার মায়ের হাত ধরে। তিনি আমাকে শিখিয়েছেন কি রান্না করতে হবে। শুরুতে অনেক ভুল করেছি তবুও হাল ছেড়ে দেওয়ার পাত্র নয় আমি । আলহামদুলিল্লাহ আমি…

Mini Beef Steak by Tanzina Hossain Nira
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Mini Beef Steak by Tanzina Hossain Nira

Contributor’s Bio: Thank you for choosing my recipe. My name is Tanzina Hossain Nira and I am a teacher at a renowned school in Chattogram. I hold an…

Beef biriyani by Tanzina Hossain Nira
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Beef biriyani by Tanzina Hossain Nira

Contributor’s Bio: Thank you for choosing my recipe. My name is Tanzina Hossain Nira and I am a teacher at a renowned school in Chattogram. I hold an M.Sc…

Beef Momo by Tanzina Hossain Nira
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Beef Momo by Tanzina Hossain Nira

Contributor’s Bio: Thank you for choosing my recipe. My name is Tanzina Hossain Nira and I am a teacher at a renowned school in Chattogram. I hold an…

Beef Noodles Soup by Fahmina Akter
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Beef Noodles Soup by Fahmina Akter

Contributor's Bio: This recipe is done by Fahmina Akter.  Beef noodles soup #wprm-recipe-user-rating-74…

Beef Yogurt Tomato by Shahad Sayed
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Beef Yogurt Tomato by Shahad Sayed

Contributor’s Bio: Name : Shahead Zaman living in village Kishoreganj Tarail, and Doing Nothing At this moment Have Done Short Diploma Course on food &…

Dry Chapa Fish Curry
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Dry Chapa Fish Curry

From the ebb and flow of the tide to the heat of the spices, Bangladeshi cuisine is complemented by the smoky tastes of shutki, dried, and fermented fish. The…

Jhal Beef by Afroza Sultana Chompa
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Jhal Beef by Afroza Sultana Chompa

Contributor’s Bio: Well appreciate your love & wish to share my recipe on your website & social media platforms💜 I am a Banker & have interest in testing &…

Beef Nihari by Taiyeba Taskin Lamiya
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Beef Nihari by Taiyeba Taskin Lamiya

আমি আম্মুকে দেখেই কুকিং এর প্রতি ইন্টারেস্টেড হই। তবে আম্মুর মতো এক্সপার্ট না, নিয়মিত রান্না না করলেও স্পেশাল দিনে স্পেশাল কোনো রান্না করতে পছন্দ করি। এই…

Spicy beef by Lucky Akter Sima
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Spicy beef by Lucky Akter Sima

আমি লাকী আক্তার (সীমা) আমার জন্ম ১৯৮৭সালের ১২ডিসেম্বর আমার বাড়ি গাজীপুর জেলার কালীগজ্ঞ থানার দুর্বাটি গ্রামে।আমরা ২বোন ১ভাই আমি ভাই বোনদের মধ‍্যে ২য়।আমি…

Achari beef by Mohua Juthi
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Achari beef by Mohua Juthi

Contributor’s Bio: Hi, I’m Juthi . Working as a govt service holder. Cooking is my passion. I started to learn some basic recipes when I was around…

Spicy Beef Curry by Bushra Mahmud
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Spicy Beef Curry by Bushra Mahmud

About Myself: I am Bushra Mahmud with an experienced Software Quality Assurance Consultant with an established record of working in the information…

Dry Bamla Fish Curry
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Dry Bamla Fish Curry

Since I was a child, I have only ever eaten lote or bamla fish prepared as lote Mach jhuri (curry). This fish can cook in many ways. Loitta shutki bhuna…

Fish Kalia
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Fish Kalia

Bengalis love fish Kalia, as this dish is a taste bomb. Kalia is derived from the Persian ‘qaliya’. Indeed, korma and kalia both originated in Persia. Qorma…

Salted Hilsa Fish Curry with Vegetables/ Ilish shobji
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Salted Hilsa Fish Curry with Vegetables/ Ilish shobji

The fish Hilsa is called the king of fishes by Bengalis. In Bangladesh, Hilsa is known as “Ilish maach”. Hilsa or Ilish is the national fish of Bangladesh…

Beef Tehari by Nishat Subah Chaity
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Beef Tehari by Nishat Subah Chaity

Hi! It’s me Chaity. I love to cook and try out new recipes. One day it was Eid-ul-Adha, and I didn’t know how to cook Beef curry, but I wanted to cook a dish…

Seafood Paella
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Seafood Paella

Faizal Hafiz (Ullash) I am Faizal Hafiz ( Ullash ), 48 years old, the father of a 14-year-old son, and a foodie by birth. I started cooking when I was a…

Murighonto/Fish head with Moong Daal
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Murighonto/Fish head with Moong Daal

In typical Bengali families, Fish with moong daal is a common recipe. Whenever any Rui (Ruhi) or Katla (Catla) fish is brought into any house; the fish head…

Chingri Biriyani/Shrimp Biriyani/Prawn Biriyani
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Chingri Biriyani/Shrimp Biriyani/Prawn Biriyani

Chingri or shrimp is loved by everyone, starting from the kids to the elders. You can rarely find someone who doesn’t love shrimps! Chingri Biriyani is a very…

Bhuna Khichuri
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Bhuna Khichuri

Bhuna khichuri is a classic Moong dal khichuri, which is a very popular and comforting traditional Bengali cuisine that is loved by many of us. Bhuna means…

Pineapple Chicken Curry
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Pineapple Chicken Curry

Pineapple chicken curry is a delightfully delicious meal with a kick of sweet and spicy flavors. Don’t you think it’s interesting that this chicken curry is…

Capsicum Chicken Curry/Bell pepper chicken curry
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Capsicum Chicken Curry/Bell pepper chicken curry

A few days ago, I found an old piece of paper while I was cleaning my drawers. It was the recipe for capsicum chicken curry and which was handwritten by my…

Instant Pot Beef Curry
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Instant Pot Beef Curry

Instant pot beef curry, the name explains everything, right? When you have unplanned guests coming over, and have no dish prepared, this recipe can rescue you…

Sauteed Dandelion Greens
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Sauteed Dandelion Greens

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to add color and flavor to your meals? Then you should try sauteed dandelion greens! The majority of us are…

Instant Pot Daal or Lentil soup
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Instant Pot Daal or Lentil soup

I am a Bengali girl, and you can say that I am a very motherland-oriented person. Indeed, I am really fond of simple Bengali dishes. The combination of Daal…

Ilish Khichuri
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Ilish Khichuri

Hilsa is renowned as the “Queen of Fishes.” South Asians, especially Bengalis, are immensely fond of Hilsha fish. Hilsha fish or Ilish Mach is in fact…

Carrot Halua
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Carrot Halua

Bangladeshi cuisine and Bangladeshi culture are greatly influenced by sweet foods. Any celebration or ceremony in Bangladesh would be lacking without sweets…

Chicken Vegetable Korma
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Chicken Vegetable Korma

‘Korma’ is a widely known dish in any Bengali households. If you belong in one, you have definitely heard of it. The terms are however sometimes used…

Fried Aubergine (Begun Bhaja)
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Fried Aubergine (Begun Bhaja)

Bengali taste buds are interesting. Their curious minds experiment with cooking veggies in multiple ways. Fried Aubergine, also known as begun bhaja, is a…

Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk (Shobji Malaikari)
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Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk (Shobji Malaikari)

Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of fresh warm vegetable curry when it’s cold outside. Don’t you feel the same? On winter days, vegetables are a regular…

Sheem Alu Chingri / Bean Seeds with Shrimp and Potato
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Sheem Alu Chingri / Bean Seeds with Shrimp and Potato

If I ask you which one is your favorite season of the year, then what will be the answer? For me, the answer is winter. Wondering why? If I start writing the…

Egg Dopeyaja
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Egg Dopeyaja

Egg Dopeyaja hits differently due to its distinctive flavor and appetizing taste. Although an unheard name in the western world, it is an outstanding recipe…

Vegetable Pulao
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Vegetable Pulao

It’s a lazy winter morning. Although I need to wake up and start my day, I could not get a hold of the warmth and comfort of my bed. When I finally opened my…

Ma’s Special Spicy Chicken Roast
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Ma’s Special Spicy Chicken Roast

This is one of the most decadent, mouthwatering chicken dishes that I’ve ever posted on this site. It’s a traditional family favorite. Instead of a specific…

Shorshe Murgi (Mustard Chicken Curry)
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Shorshe Murgi (Mustard Chicken Curry)

Chicken is one of the high-protein foods that are frequently consumed by people around the world. Having chicken-based food can assist people in losing weight…

Shahi Tukra
Dessert

Shahi Tukra

Food blogging is all the rage, and Farhina Tahrim Hasan, better known as @tahrimeats, is one of the reigning foodies in Bangladesh. From sushi to red velvet…

Kata Moshlar Beef
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Kata Moshlar Beef

In Bengali, this beef delight is known as “Kata Moshlar Mangsho,” This literally translates as “cut spiced meat” (which I definitely have not opted to use for…

Meat Potato Curry
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Meat Potato Curry

This meat aloo dish is a part of my childhood nostalgia. It takes me back to my childhood days when my mum used to make it for us and we used to be all…

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