We Bengalis really enjoy our fish. We are an absolute nation of fish eaters. We don’t just love the big catches that come in we also adore the smaller fish that are caught. This is Kajoli fish. A very delicate featherlight fish which is very versatile to cook with. It’s also one that I like…
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Lets Talk About Bombay Duck
Bombay duck, bummalo, bombil, and boomla is a species of lizardfish. Adults may reach a maximum length of 40 cm, but the usual size is around 25 cm. Ever heard of Bombay Duck? It isn’t a duck, but a fish; and it isn’t found in Bombay, but pretty much all along the Indian coastline. Then…
Flat Bean And Potato Fry/Shim Aloo Bhaji
Looking for a quick I dish to go with your menu? Flat bean and potato fry /Aloo shim bhaji! This is a brilliant vegetarian side using potatoes and flat beans. Other than the prep it’s the usual simple bhaji style dish popular in Bengali households. The ingredients are always extremely limited with very little cook…
Lemongrass And Coconut Chicken Curry
This ones a quick streamlined recipe done for my girls. Lemongrass and coconut curry. Pretty much done and dusted in 30 mins or less. No need to miss out on a good curry with tonnes of flavour! I used chicken thighs, you can use prawns, paneer or fish. Cooking times might vary but the taste…
Okra Stirfry Dharosh Bhaji
Here’s something mighty easy…Dharosh bhaji or Okra fry. These little beauties are also called Dhyarosh in Bengali and known as bhindi or ladies fingers because of their delicate and dainty design. A bit more on Dharosh and other veg can be found here Lets Talk about Indian Vegetables – and Tips Okra has a sweet,…
Potatoes with Moong Dal And Dill/Sholpa Diye Aloo Moong Niramish
INGREDIENTS: 5 small to medium potatoes 2 bay leaves3 tablespoons moong soaked½ cup dill finely chopped stems separate2 whole dry red chilies1 tsp panch puran1/2 teaspoon turmeric1 tsp lemon juicesalt to taste2 tbsp oil3 green chillies slit2 tbsp ghee For Temper:This is optional but I like the fragrant aroma it imparts to the dish. 1 tbsp oil1/2 tsp panch puran METHOD: Soak 3 tablespoons of moong daal in hot…
Al Noor Chicken
Al Noor Chicken, today with potatoes and spinach. That’s what I call it, simply as a tribute to the Bassar brand I use in this curry. It doesn’t matter whether there are potatoes or spinach in it, whether it’s just potatoes or just spinach or green peppers, it just always simply tastes delicious. It’s one…
Keski With Mooli / Mula Diye Keski Mach
Keski fish with Mooli or Mula diye keski mach. Either way its the combination of 2 bengali favourites. The mooli/daikon a winter veg that is very popular and sought after due to its versatality. Mooli is one of many in India but savoured by more by bengalis. More about mooli and other bengali veg here…
Keski With Hyacinth Beans/ Shim Diye Keski Mach
Keski fish with hyacinth beans or Keski mach diye shim. Either way its the combination of 2 bengali favourites. The shim or hyacinth bean, a winter veg that is very popular and sought after due to its versatality. Hyacinth bean is a flat bean, 1 of many in India but savoured by bengalis. More about…
Ilish With Mustard And Green Peppers /Capsicum Diye Shorshe Ilish
Here is another Bengali Fish recipe Capsicum diye Shorshe Ilish. Most Bengalis love a Shorshe recipe. So do I! It’s a subtle curry, with a aroma from the Capsicum, smokey nuance from the fenugreek seed temper and a nod to the mustard oil if you use it for that pungent authentic flavour. Its just as…