Dahi Bhindi (Okra / Ladies Finger with Yogurt Sauce)

This is the part of the year, when you have to survive on ‘bhindi’, ‘parwal’ and ‘lauki’! Though I love first two vegetables and not much fond of the third one as it takes a little time to cook. I have shared many recipes with all these vegetables and will be sharing some more. My…

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…

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…

Malai Matar Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese & Green Peas Curry in Creamy Sauce)

‘Matar Paneer’ is very common during winter in most of the houses. This is also similar recipe but with a twist where ingredients are boiled and then ground into smooth creamy paste. Sautéed paneer and peas are cooked in this flavourful and creamy gravy. You can store this ground paste for few days in a…

Doodh Potol (Pointed Gourd Curry in Milk Based Gravy)

Today’s recipe is a very simple and quick one i.e. very close to my heart as my late grand-mother used to prepare it so nicely that inspite of trying it quite a few time I feel that I still miss the taste. As my Mother always says taste of a dish varies from person to…

Vegetable Nuggets

We all are fond of ‘Chicken Nuggets’ and ‘Crispy Chicken Nuggets‘ but vegetable nuggets can be equally tasty. I never tried this recipe in restaurant or at home. But when I saw a similar recipe, thought it can be better way of feeding vegetables to children or those who do not want to eat vegetables…

Sojne Phool-Posto Bora (Moringa Flower & Poppy Seeds Paste Fritter)

‘Sojne Phool’ or moringa flower / drumstick flower is seasonal delicacy. It is considered to be anti pox, so Maa cooks different dishes during this season with it. Few recipes are there in my blog. Amongst all this is my favourite, as I love ‘Posto’ (Poppy seeds) in every form. Maa uses ‘sojne phool’ in…

Malai Kofta Curry (Indian Cottage Cheese Dumplings In A Creamy Gravy)

‘Malai Kofta’ a very famous dish from North Indian cuisine. Soft dumplings made with panner (Indian Cottage Cheese) dunked into a rich and creamy gravy makes a beautiful vegetarian main course option. I use onion and garlic in this gravy. Those who do not want can discard them but the taste slightly differs. There are…

Begun Pora (Bengali Roasted Eggplant)

Some call it without any ‘gun’ (talent), no food values! Whatever be it is, Bengalis call it ‘Begun’ for Eggplant or Aubergine or Brinjal. Eggplant is cooked in many ways – batter-fried called ‘Beguni’, crescents fried in oil called ‘Begun Bhaja’, roasted or boiled and mashed. Come winter, India is flooded with plump, dark purple…

Hot Garlic Paneer

For Indo-Chinese lover this is a very tasty veg recipe that goes really well with both steamed rice or veg fried rice or may be recipe. ‘Chilli Paneer’ or ‘Paneer Manchurian’ is very popular recipe that we often prepare in our place. But this time I tried Hot Garlic Paneer. Trust me it was awesome,…