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Zucchini with Shrimp
ContributorsFishVegetable

Zucchini with Shrimp

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 30 minutesServes 4
Yogurt Chicken Curry (Dahi Murgh)
Chicken

Yogurt Chicken Curry (Dahi Murgh)

Prep: 45 minutes | Cook: 29 minutesServes 4
Yellow Squash and Spinach Sauté
Vegetable

Yellow Squash and Spinach Sauté

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 40 minutesServes 4
Whole steamed Hilsa by Jesmin Sultana
ContributorsFish

Whole steamed Hilsa by Jesmin Sultana

Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 1 hour 30 minutes | Total: 2 hoursServes 6
Whole Spice Blend/Pach Foron with Potato
Vegetable

Whole Spice Blend/Pach Foron with Potato

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 30 minutesServes 4
White/Shada Khichuri by Jannatul Farhana Rupa
ContributorsRice/Biriyani/Polao

White/Shada Khichuri by Jannatul Farhana Rupa

Cook: 1 hourServes 4
Vegetable Soup
SoupVegetable

Vegetable Soup

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 31 minutesServes 5
Vegetable Pulao
Rice/Biriyani/Polao

Vegetable Pulao

Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 40 minutesServes 4
Vegetable Pizza by Tanzila Hossain
ContributorsSnacks

Vegetable Pizza by Tanzila Hossain

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Total: 50 minutesServes 4
Vegetable Pakora
PakoraVegetable

Vegetable Pakora

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Total: 28 minutes
Vegetable Korma
veganVegetable

Vegetable Korma

Vegetable Khichuri by Syed Rahat Husain
ContributorsIftarKhichuriVegetable

Vegetable Khichuri by Syed Rahat Husain

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 45 minutesServes 0
Vegetable Khichuri
KhichuriVegetable

Vegetable Khichuri

Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 40 minutesServes 4
Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk (Shobji Malaikari)
CurryVegetable

Vegetable Curry with Coconut Milk (Shobji Malaikari)

Serves 6
Vegetable Biriyani by Sazia Afroze
ContributorsIftarRice/Biriyani/PolaoVegetable

Vegetable Biriyani by Sazia Afroze

Cook: 50 minutesServes 8
Turkey Adana Kebab- Afroza Pervin
Turkey

Turkey Adana Kebab- Afroza Pervin

Prep: 45 minutes | Cook: 25 minutesServes 6
Tuna Fish Tikka
Fish kabab

Tuna Fish Tikka

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes
Tular Dandi Fish: The Overlooked Gem of the Bengali Cuisine
GuideFish

Tular Dandi Fish: The Overlooked Gem of the Bengali Cuisine

Tular Dandi Fish: The Overlooked Gem of the Bengali Cuisine Tular Dandi fish—scientifically known as Sillaginopsis panijus—is a cherished species in…

Tomato Tok: Bengali-Style Tangy Tomato Chutney
Vegetable

Tomato Tok: Bengali-Style Tangy Tomato Chutney

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Total: 45 minutes
Tomato Prune Chutney (Bengali-Style Sweet & Sour Sauce)
Tomato Prune

Tomato Prune Chutney (Bengali-Style Sweet & Sour Sauce)

Tomato Mustard Chutney (Bengali Tomato Shorshe Chutney)
Chutney

Tomato Mustard Chutney (Bengali Tomato Shorshe Chutney)

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 30 minutesServes 4
Tomato Chicken Curry
ChickenCurry

Tomato Chicken Curry

Prep: 40 minutes | Cook: 40 minutesServes 6
Tomato Bhorta
CurryTomatoTomato curryTomato VortaVorta

Tomato Bhorta

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Total: 35 minutesServes 4
Tok Begun (Sour Eggplant)
Achari Begun

Tok Begun (Sour Eggplant)

Tofu Stir Fry
veganVegetable

Tofu Stir Fry

Tilapia Macher Jhol
Fish

Tilapia Macher Jhol

Tilapia Fish Curry with Gourd
Fish

Tilapia Fish Curry with Gourd

The Catfish Cure: Magur Fish for a Healthy You
GuideFish

The Catfish Cure: Magur Fish for a Healthy You

Magur Fish If you grow up in a bengali household you are probably more familiar with magur mach or catfish as a health food. Every time I would have a fever…

Thanksgiving Turkey Using Flavorful Spices By Nigma Mustafa
ThanksgivingTurkey

Thanksgiving Turkey Using Flavorful Spices By Nigma Mustafa

Thai-Style Garlic Prawns
Thai Style Prawn Garlic

Thai-Style Garlic Prawns

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 25 minutesServes 2
Thai Style Vegetable
Thai StyleVegetable

Thai Style Vegetable

Thai Style Shrimp
Shrimp

Thai Style Shrimp

Thai Style Fish Fillet
FishThai

Thai Style Fish Fillet

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 15 minutesServes 4
Thai Sharpunti with Flat Beans (Shim Diye Sorpunti)
Fish

Thai Sharpunti with Flat Beans (Shim Diye Sorpunti)

Thai Fried Rice (Khao Phat) – Classic Stir-Fried Jasmine Rice
CurryRice/Biriyani/Polao

Thai Fried Rice (Khao Phat) – Classic Stir-Fried Jasmine Rice

Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Total: 50 minutesServes 4
Thai Beef Salad
BeefSalad

Thai Beef Salad

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 4 minutes | Total: 15 minutes
Tengra Macher Jhol
Fish

Tengra Macher Jhol

Taro Stolon/Kochur Loti with Shrimp
Bhuna/SauteFishVegetable

Taro Stolon/Kochur Loti with Shrimp

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 45 minutesServes 4
Tara Baim with Radish and Eggplant Bhaji
Fish

Tara Baim with Radish and Eggplant Bhaji

Tangy Mango Chutney (Aam er Chatney)
Am er Chatney

Tangy Mango Chutney (Aam er Chatney)

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 5 minutesServes 4
Tangra Macher Aloo, Begun, Bori diye Jhol (Tengra Fish Curry with Potato, Eggplant and Dried lentil dumplings)
Fish

Tangra Macher Aloo, Begun, Bori diye Jhol (Tengra Fish Curry with Potato, Eggplant and Dried lentil dumplings)

Tal er Pitha
Pitha

Tal er Pitha

Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Total: 45 minutesServes 4
Taki Macher Jhuri Bhaja
Fish

Taki Macher Jhuri Bhaja

Taki Macher Bhorta
Fish

Taki Macher Bhorta

Taki Fish Curry with Vegetables
Fish

Taki Fish Curry with Vegetables

Taki Fish Curry with Baby Potatoes
Fish

Taki Fish Curry with Baby Potatoes

Sweet-Spiced Fruit and Seed Granola
healthysnack

Sweet-Spiced Fruit and Seed Granola

Serves 6
Sweet Watermelon Semolina Dessert/Mishti Recipe
ContributorsDessert

Sweet Watermelon Semolina Dessert/Mishti Recipe

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 30 minutesServes 4
Sweet Vermicelli with Egg
Dessert

Sweet Vermicelli with Egg

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 15 minutesServes 6
Sweet and Sour Aubergine
Vegetable

Sweet and Sour Aubergine

Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 30 minutesServes 4

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