Some says that I am actually a pseudo Bengali, due to my lack of fish fondness. It’s true, I am not a very fish person, mainly because of the fishy smell. However, occasionally I can indulge in some of the
Koraishutir Kochuri
One of the great dishes of winter is Koraishutir Kochuri (Kachori made with sweet green peas filling). I have a lot of nostalgia associated koraishutir kochuri. All the variations I have tried till date, my grand-ma’s will always be the
Niramish Choto Alur Dom
I fell in love with alur dom made from baby potatoes while I was doing my post-grad. One form of this dish was sold by vendors (we call them hawkers) in the station nearby my institute and was part of my
Aloo Chat
Aloo chat, an easy to make spicy and tangy short eat. Ingredients 2 Potatoes 1/2 Cucumber 1 Tomato 1/2 Lemon Salt Pepper Preparation We first need to boil the potatoes. To do that take some water in a pressure cooker
Sukto
Sukto is a Bengali mixed vegetable dish with a hint of bitterness in it. This dish actually is used as a palate cleanser at the beginning of a meal. I like to enjoy it with rice and homemade crispy potato-chips
Kancha Golla
I really don’t know if this is how people make Kancha golla or not, but to me it sure tasted like one. For those, who do not know what is a Kancha golla, it is a Bengali sweet made with
Mulo Pithe
It’s funny that this particular dish is one of my favorites, otherwise I hate radish (Mulo in Bengali). I don’t know if any other household make this dish or if they call it by any other name, but in my
Khichuri
Khichdi (another term for hoch-poch) has different significance at different parts of India. In most parts of northern and central India it is viewed as a meal for the sick. As a result it is made as bland as possible
Kolkata Style Chicken Biryani
This recipe does not fall into the 30 minute criterion of this site. However Diwali is a special occasion, so a little bit more time in kitchen will not hurt anybody. After I left my home town I missed Biryani
Veg Tikki
Veg Tikki, a deconstructed version of Bengali vegetable chop, is one of my daughter’s favorites and I love it too. It is not only easy to make but also very healthy. Ingredients 1 medium size beet root 1 small carrot