Awadhi Style Dal Masoor (Spicy Whole Lentil)

Few days back I saw a recipe by Chef Ajay Chopra n television with this whole red lentil or ‘masoor dal’. But I forgot the name. So when I searched recipe with whole masoor dal there are few recipes appeared. Amongst those I liked this name and found close resemblance with the recipe except a…

Tyangra Macher Jhal (Spicy Cat Fish Curry)

I have already shared a recipe of Tyangra Mach or cat fish with mustard paste….. ‘Shorshe Tangra’. This is yet another cat fish curry with mustard paste … ‘Tangra Macher Jhal’. Tangra Mach is my favourite fish and I love to cook different dishes with it. I already have shared more recipes with this fish…

Shorshe Bhangore (Grey Mullet with Mustard Paste)

‘Bhangore Mach’ or ‘Bhangore Parshe’ or Grey Mullet is another type of ‘Parshe Mach’ that is available in fish market. Though availability of this fish is not so affluent in our local fish market but when I find I and prepare this fish curry with mustard paste. Though garlic and mustard paste is a little…

Posto Tilapia (Tilapia Fish with Poppy Seed Paste)

Many of you may not like Tilapia but it is loved by all in my family. I have already shared two recipes with Tilapia Fish – ‘Capsicum Tilapia’ and ‘Shorshe Tilapia’ which are equally tasty. This recipe is very simple but equally good in taste. And this can be cooked with very few ingredients as…

Parshe Macher Jhol (Grey Mullet Curry with Eggplant and Sun dried Lentil Dumplings)

‘Parshe Mach’ or Grey Mullet is a fish that is very common in Bong kitchen. Be it a ‘Jhal’ or ‘Jhol’ it is equally tasty. Today I’ll share a very simple ‘Jhol’ recipe of this fish. Normally in our house we cook this fish with eggplant and ‘bori’ (sundried lentil dumpling). And we often call…

Masala Bhetki (Spicy Barramundi Fish Curry)

‘Bhetki Mach’ or Barramundi Fish is one of my favorite fish. I prepare many dishes with it. Recently I have shared ‘Fulkopi Bhetki’ which is one of must haves during winter. As the name states this ‘Masala Bhetki’ is little spicy and the gravy is thicker in consistency. In this preparation I use small ‘Bhetki…

Tel Koi (Spicy Climbing Perch Curry)

Yet another delicacy from Bong kitchen is ‘Tel Koi’ where climbing perch is cooked in spicy gravy. It is very simple recipe but tastes awesome. Just have it with a plate of steamed rice and you are done! I have already shared the recipe of ‘Fulkopi Koi’ which is a must have during winter. Though…

Fulkopi Koi (Climbing Perch with Cauliflower)

‘Koi Mach’ or Climbing Perch is a delicacy for most of the Bengalis who are originally from east Bengal. Though I am a ‘Ghoti’ (originally from West Bengal) but I love this fish very much. It has a distinct flavor and when cooked with cauliflower, it gives very nice flavor to this fish curry. It…

Fulkopi Mach (Fish Curry with Cauliflower)

Cauliflower is the winter staple in our home. We love all preparation with cauliflower … be it fried, stir fried, curry and most importantly fish curry. We cook this spicy fish curry with cauliflower often. If you like fish, you definitely going to like this fish curry. When the fish curry is cooked the aroma…

Rui Komola (Orange Flavour infused Rohu Fish Curry)

‘Komola Lebu’ or ‘Komla Lebu’ (Orange) is the most common fruits during winter. Many of you must have tried different sweet dishes with this juicy fruit like ‘Kheer Komola’ or ‘Komol Bhog’ or ‘Orange Cake’ may be simple custard. But have you ever thought of cooking fish with orange juice and that to with Rui…

Fulkopi Bhetki (Barramundi Fish Curry with Cauliflower )

‘Bhetki Mach’ or ‘Bekti Fish’ (Barramundi Fish) is one of my favourite for many reasons.  Apart from it’s melt in your mouth texture and a unique flavor, the fact it cooks so quick. And can be cooked in variations. My Mom is an excellent cook and most of the recipes I share are learned from her. Today I made the…

Thepla (Indian Flat Bread)

‘Thepla’ is one kind of Indian flat bread which is from the western region of India especially of Gujarat. Many people are curious what is difference between ‘Thepla’ and ‘Paratha’. I ‘Thepla’ yogurt and besan or gram flour is used and the colour of it is mainly yellow where as in paratha all purpose flour…