Niramish Kochur Loti (Colocasia Stem Curry)

‘Kochur Loti’ is a very famous dish amongst ‘Bangals’ (those who are originated from Bangladesh). Being a ‘Ghoti’ (who are originated from West Bengal) I never tasted ‘kochur loti’. After getting married to a foodie person when I was asked to cook this dish I was completely into soup. But never the less husband Man…

Kumror Dhokar Dalna (Pumpkin Curry)

With the scorching sun around, it is quite obvious that vegetable market will also be flooded with summer vegetables mostly ‘potol’ (pointed gourd), ‘jhinge (ridge gourd), ‘kancha penpe (raw papaya), ‘kachkola’ (raw banana), ‘kumro’ (pumpkin), borboti (snake beans) etc. Though in most Bengali kitchen ‘Kumro’ is known for ‘Kumror Chokka / Chokha’ but for a…

Elojhelo Nimki (Traditional Salted Snack)

As I promised I will share one special recipe for Holi, here I am with a very easy salty snack recipe i.e. ‘Elojhelo Nimki’. I have shared a sweet version of this recipe of ‘Elojhelo’ on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja and here is the savory version of it. It requires a little patience to…

Stuffed Fish Paratha (Indian Fried Flat Bread with Fish Stuffing)

As ‘Holi’ is just round the corner we all are excited in celebrating the festival of colour. Moreover, no celebration is complete without food. Normally different types of fried foods and sweets are prepared during this time. ‘Thandai’ is a must for Holi celebration. Though I tried ‘Thandai’ many times but never prepared it. This…

Chole Chicken (Chicken Curry with Chickpea)

‘Chole Chicken’ is a famous dish from Lahore. It is available in every nook n corner of the city and it is prepared in every house too. Though it is not so famous other than North-Western part of India. Traditionally it is cooked in ghee on slow fire but now a days it is very…

Chingri Mach diye Kochur Dom (Spicy Colocasia Curry with Shrimp)

If you want a tasty yet easy recipe to serve for lunch or dinner here is the solution. It is a very tasty recipe as shrimp is used in it. I prefer to prepare with a thick gravy, as I normally serve this with rice. You can prepare a dry version to serve with roti/chapatti…

Mushroom Matar Methi Malai

‘Methi’ (Fenugreek Leaf) and ‘Matar’ (Green Peas) are staple are staple during winter in every house. I love both ‘matar’ and ‘methi’ and when it combines with ‘mushroom’ in silky white gravy… it is just heaven! Unlike my other recipes, it is also a very easy recipe to prepare and can be served with almost…

Parshe Macher Jhaal (Spicy Grey Mullet Curry)

After long time I am sharing a fish recipe i.e. very popular in Bengali homes. ‘Parshe Mach’ or Grey Mullet is loved by all in our house. We prefer to buy the smaller or medium variety fish as it tastes better than the big ones. I sometimes cook very thin fish curry adding lots of…