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Fish Fry
After a hectic and tiring day, a quick and freshly done crispy fish fry is all you need to lift your mood. It’s so easy and can be prepared quickly. Steamed…
Achari Beef
Achari Beef, a unique beef recipe with amazing pickle and gravy flavors, is an exquisite meal that everyone loves. This dish is one of the top three dishes on…
Chopped/Mashed Aubergine (Bhorta)
Chopped/Mashed Aubergine Begun bhorta is a smoky and spicy Bengali traditional bhorta that is made with aubergines or ‘Begun’. ‘Begun bhorta’ technically…
Vegetable Khichuri
Whenever it rains outside, I crave some vegetable khichuri and some of my favorite bhortas. On a rainy day or cold winter night, Vegetable Khichuri or Shobji…
Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken jalfrezi is a savory curry cooked with soft, juicy pieces of chicken in a spicy tomato sauce sprinkled with stir-fried peppers and onions. The…
Chicken Korma
Growing up in a typical Indian household, we used to have chicken a handful of times a week. Although such dinners were wonderful, my mother’s specialty was…
Fried Mixed Vegetable
Bengalis’ obsession with meat and fish is not a crazy myth. However, our food consists of more than just non-vegetarian and pescatarian dishes. There is a…
Banana Pitha
Banana pitha is a Bengali dish that is exceptionally famous in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Though it’s also called Kolar pitha, it’s more famous as a…
Beef Tomato Curry
Ever tried khichuri with beef tomato curry? This wholesome combination is often picked as comfort food in Bengali households. In my home, the beef tomato…
Chicken Hariyali/ Dhonia Chicken
Hariayli Chicken Curry (Green Chicken) is a tasty, and simple weekday dish made with boneless chicken breasts and cooked in a green yogurt masala with fresh…
Chingri Malai Curry
Chingri macher malai curry, also known as chingri malaikari, is a fantastic fish curry dish that is quite famous among Bengalis. It is popular for its unique…
Beef Brown Meat
When it’s a rainy day or on any occasion like Eid or for guests, Khichuri or Pulao or even with plain rice and beef brown meat is a heavenly combination. So…
Tomato Chicken Curry
If you want to eat fresh and healthy, you must order less takeout and prepare more meals at home. On a Friday night, you can easily and effortlessly make some…
Egg Halwa
You should always have at least a dozen eggs in your fridge. Wondering why? Well, having a dozen eggs on the freeze means availing the option of making the…
Sweet Vermicelli with Egg
Kids are far too dramatic when it comes to eating an egg or drinking milk. But what if we serve these two as one dish? Doesn’t that sound interesting? Young…
Beef Tehari
Beef Tehari Recipe When I crave something traditional on a busy weekend, beef tehari is the first thing that comes to my mind. What can be better than…
Boiled Lentils / Daal
For a healthy and plant-based diet, lentils can be a good addition. Lentils are small beans that are high in protein and fiber, are simple to prepare, and…
Cauliflower Potato Curry
“Dalna” or gravy curry is a popular Bengali dish, and there are many different varieties of dalna that Bengalis cook. Dalna is a Bengali vegetarian dish that…
Fried Mutton
Eid ul Azha is just around the corner, and my home is decked out in festive colors and attitude. Mr. Husband is overjoyed, and therefore the celebrations have…
Mutton Tehari
Last Sunday was my birthday and in the afternoon, my friends came to give me a surprise. I had no idea what I could have served them to eat but my mom was…
Plain Pulao
Pulao, also known as pulav, is a one-pot meal that can be made in minutes and comes in a variety of flavors, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options…
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