Dim Bhapa (Steamed Egg Curry)

In every household Egg acts as an savior. During this lockdown period, it is not possible for us to go to the fresh market everyday to buy fresh vegetables and other non-veg items. So, egg is a must either in lunch or in dinner or for breakfast. This is a very easy recipe goes very…

Hariyali Paneer Tikka

I am not so paneer lover but love to cook different recipes with it as my family members love paneer dishes. There were some green chutney in my refrigerator and I had paneer also. Instead of preparing gravy dishes I decided to prepare this starter. Though me and Mr S had this tikka as Paneer…

Soya-Paneer Biryani (One-Pot Rice Dish with Soya Nuggets and Indian Cottage Cheese)

Here is a one-pot easy recipe for a quick fix lunch or dinner for veg lovers. I love this one pot rice dish. As I put everything together, it gives a very good flavour in the dish. All the ingredients are easily available or you already having in your pantry. Do try this recipe when…

Moong Dal Mathri (Snacks made of Split Yellow Lentil)

During this lockdown period you must be craving for some snack to have with tea… here is one recipe that is easy to prepare and nutritious too as I have added some moong dal (split yellow lentil) in it. And the best part is, you can store this in air tight container (after they cool…

Chaal Potol (Pointed Gourd Cooked with Aromatic Rice)

‘Potol’ or pointed gourd is a staple in Bong kitchen during summer. Most of the people do not like to eat ‘Potol’. But if you prepare this way and serve them they are going to love it. ‘Chaal Potol’ is a traditional recipe where pointed gourd is cooked with aromatic ‘Bobindobhog Rice’. Here is the…

Ragi Poori (Indian Puffed Bread made from Finger Millet Flour)

India is famous for its diversity in culture. Food plays an important role in our culture. The food platter depends on the availability of food grains and vegetable grown in that region. Amongst all food grains, millets are considered very healthy and nutritious. ‘Ragi’ or finger millet is one of that kind. ‘Ragi’ is a…

Hydrabadi Chicken

I always prefer to cook hassle free recipes, which can be prepared with regular spices. This recipe is rich in texture and colour and taste also. Fried onion and the dry roasted spices gives an unique taste in the curry. Try this recipe … I’m sure you are going to like it. Ingredients: Chicken –…

Khaja (A Traditional Sweet, specialty of Orissa)

When we think of Puri (Orissa), the first thing that comes into mind is ‘Khaja’. ‘Khaja’ is a popular sweet or you may call sweet snack, made of flour with multiple thin layers. It is consists of thin layers coated with sugar syrup. There is a popular shop in ‘Puri’, named ‘Kakatua’, which is famous…

Enchore Cutlet (Raw Jackfruit Cutlet)

This is a very tasty snack recipe from Bong kitchen. Though it is a vegetarian dish, I use onion and garlic paste (Bengalis consider onion and garlic as non-veg ingredients). It makes the cutlets tastier. Adding roasted peanuts also gives nice crunch in the texture. You may avoid adding peanuts, if you do not like…

Rava Uttapam (South Indian Style Semolina Pancake with Vegetables)

I love South Indian food and specially love them on my breakfast table. This instant Rava Uttapam is easy to prepare and you may pack them for lunch too. These can be prepared with very few ingredients. Normally in Rava Uttapam, rice flour or rice paste is not used. But adding couple spoon of rice…

Shorshe Bhetki (Barramundi Fish Curry in Mustard Sauce)

‘Bhetki’ or Barramundi is one of my favourite fish. I have shared few recipes with it earlier. Today I will share a very simple recipe with mustard paste gravy. I have added a little garlic paste as Barramundi has a strong smell. Sometimes it overpowers the overall balance of the curry. Normally ‘Bhetki’ is cooked…

Bread Pizza

You must face same challenge every day, what to prepare ‘new’ for your kids. They will not eat veg-sandwich but if you make Bread Pizza adding cheese and some pizza seasoning, they will be very happy. Moreover it is very easy to prepare and healthy too. Add vegetables as per your choice or availability. Ingredients:…