LEMON CORIANDER RICE N MIXED HERBED GRILLED FISH
Its a new morning and I am still alive. The scenario was little different last night. I got a fresh Rui / Bengal Carp this week and I had to cook it yesterday evening. There is nothing wrong in doing...
View ArticleLEMON CORIANDER RICE
Rice is our staple and I personally love it too much. My men are not so fond of plain, steamed rice. They love it if I bring little change in them and fry it with whatever is available at home. Hence,...
View ArticleTRIKON POROTA O PANCHMESHALI BHAJA
This is off course a breakfast platter but we had this today for lunch.... and yes it is authentic Bengali. Mom used to prepare this particular mixed vegetable stir fry during winter when Kolkata...
View ArticleINSTANT MALAI MANGO TOAST
The son 'thing' is at home having his session break and mumma is onto quick and innovative recipes for her loving son 'thingi.' When I use such 'not in any dictionary' kind of words like 'thingi', I am...
View ArticleAAM KHEEREY CHOCOLATE BHORA ROSHOGOLLA
Just two days left for our New Year and I had to plan for something that suits the occasion.... I was unwilling to go pure Bengali as other states of India are also celebrating their New Year and it is...
View ArticleFULKOPI ALOO DIYE CHINGRI
"Achey Dukkho, Achey Mrityu,Biroho dahan Laage,Tobuo Shanti, Tobuo Anondo,Tobu Anonto Jaage,Tobu Pran Nityodhara,Haashe Surjo Chandra Tara,Basanta Nikunje Aashe,Bichitra Raage..."I have lost my father...
View ArticleDOI DIYE BAELER PANA
Bael... Wood Apple or Stone Apple is a regular fruit among us during summers. We do not eat it as a fruit but prepare a drink with it during summer. We usually add milk or yogurt to it as a taste...
View ArticleBHINDI PEYAZ
"Madhu Malati Daake AayFulo-faguner e Khelay...Juthi Kamini Koto KathaGopone Boley MoloyaiModhu Malati Dake Aay..."..... Sandhya Mukhopadhyay [Bengali Singer]Ever since I discovered an ear phone from...
View ArticleILISHER PEYAZ-TOMATO BATA PATURI
"Ganga Amar Maa.... Padma Amar Maa,Oo Amar Dui Chokhey Dui Joler Dhara...Meghna-Jamuna...Aki Akash Aki Batash...Ak Hridoye Aki PrakashDoyel Koyel Pakhir ThoteAki Murchona...Oo Amar Dui Chokhey Dui...
View ArticleCHICKEN IN PICKLED OIL
Ahh, this morning I wake up to a very beautiful, fulfilling family picture.... merry cherry one. No intention of hitting at others, just a fun filled family picture. I loved.... does not matter whether...
View ArticleCASHEWNUT CHOCOLATY ICECREAM
Do you find the colour scheme dull compared to what I say.... I love colours in my food. I mean a cashew nut- chocolaty ice-cream cannot have any other colour than this, but I could have made the...
View ArticlePOTATO PANEER N MUSHROOM CURRY
Can you see my signature green chilli peeping out from most of my dishes. I love chillies in my food.... I need them at every meal... why not?... we are 'Opar Bangla' after all..... we hail from the...
View ArticleMUSHUR DALER BORA
Monsoon approaching back there... and in this tropical island... anytime... anyway we get it... as of my men or the entire family... anytime is a snacks... fries and fritters time.... and there is no...
View ArticleBORI NARCOL DIYE CHICHINGE
Bori Narcol Diye Chichinge / Snake Gourd with Lentil Fritters and Shredded Coconut ...... does not sound like a weekend kind of dish right? Come on I love my family.... there will obviously be a...
View ArticleAAM MALPOA
"Raah Pe Kante Bikhre Agar...Uspe To Phir Bhi Chalna Hi Hai...Sham Chupale Suraj Magar...Raat Ko Ekdin Dhalna Hi Hai...Root Ye Tal Jayegi...Himmat Rang Layegi...Subah Phir Aaegi ho...." .... from...
View ArticleMASALA CHAI KULFI
It is raining incessantly since last night and still on. A perfect day for a pathetically romantic me to sit quiet and gaze as far as my eyes can reach or permit may be. However colourful the plate...
View ArticleBAKED ALOO POSTOR BORA
Shall I go or not?.... the entire morning was wasted on this.... Where to? Or what... for my walks which has become a necessity now. Old doctor Chang has become stricter and said you have to do it....
View ArticleAAMKORA SHORSHEBATA DIM
Aamkora Shorshebata Dim ..... Eggs cooked with mustard paste and grated raw mango ..... slurp is what will be your reaction once you try this. Little tangy and hot, it is enjoyed more during summers....
View ArticleMANGO ICE-CREAM WITH PUMPKIN SEED
You see eating can be guilt free but not for long if it is someone like me. Back from my long brisk walks, I needed this vibrantly yellow with hues of green... melt in the mouth... creamy.... all...
View ArticleICED LEMON JASMINE TEA
Iced Lemon Tea is definitely a craze islandwide ...... specially this flavour. This icy-icy cooler is a hot favourite with the junior and his mumma. The son thingi needs a full stock in the...
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