When bengalis cook fish what usually follows is the tedious task of fish prep! Its a prelude to cooking a fish curry. In west Bengal fish is usually sauted first for 2 reasons. First to illiminate the raw fishy smell. Secondly it firms the fish so to prevent it breaking up during the cooking time…
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Cheats Biryani
Cheats Biryani inter-layered with chicken, potatoes and then creamy dal, then follows infustion of Kewra water, crispy onions, ghee and plenty fresh coriander.The dal takes it to another level! Biryani is usually a solution to a non fussy dinner or easy entertaining but what makes this even more wonderful is the thick layer of dal,…
Piyaji Dal Lentils with Onion Temper
The simple Bengali dal adorns most Bengali tables, most days. Traditionally the dal is aways whisked smooth and the temper can vary…from whole seeds and spices or just fresh herbs and ingredients. I’m recovering from a shoulder operation. 10 days in, arm in sling, bored senseless so I cooked this dal today. Piyaji dal is…
5 lentil Dal Panch Mishali Dal
Lentils are amazing! What would we do without lentils?Pretty much every Bengali house will start their meal with Dal. Its an introduction, a neutral dish, a prelude to whats to come, almost a palate teaser. We love our dals. Its a simple hearty complete meal for many. Edible with just pickle or accompanied with a…
Dal- Lentils
Dal is a basic staple in India and salvation for many. Decades ago it was usually served to arable farm hand for early morning breakfast before they went to tend to fields and livestock.It was simple breakfast meal served mostly with rice. To this day, as Bengali tradition has, a meal starts with dal bhat…