I’m the type of indecisive person who can never pick favorites when it comes to most things in life. But somehow when it comes to food, where I would assume it’s hardest for me to pick favorites given how much I savor eating everything, there is one dish that for me has always ruled supreme: […]
Easy Chicken Curry With Cauliflower
Make a kickin’ chicken curry tonight! Chicken is a lean, versatile and budget-friendly option for mealtime. A basic chicken curry can be a crowd pleaser and neither dull nor has to be predictable. Take a break from your regular chicken curry and pair it with fresh vegetables. By pairing cauliflower to your chicken curry, you’ll […]
The unique flavours of Bangladeshi food
A country’s cuisine they say is to know by means of the recipe; the customs and the richness or poverty of a place, and the spirit of those who inhabit it. It is, above all, to participate in the symbolic celebration of the shared repast. Bangladesh- “The country of Bengal” is one of our neighbours, […]
What is Bangladeshi cuisine? The classic spices, staples and desserts of Bangladesh
The concept of Bangladeshi food can be a confusing one. Your local ‘Indian’ curry house serves neither authentic Indian food nor Bangladeshi – despite the fact many are owned by people from Bangladesh. Bangladeshi food is distinct and delicious, with an emphasis on flavoursome spices, heat and fish. Here’s everything you need to know about […]
The six seasons of Bangladeshi cuisine
Shoro Ritur Desh (‘the land of six seasons’) was first introduced to me as a child during my Bengali classes after school. Having left Bangladesh at the age of four for London, I remembered very little of the country of my birth and was fascinated by the food-centric seasons illustrated in my textbooks. Scenes of […]
Traditional Foods Of Bangladesh: Top 9 Must-Try Bangladeshi Dishes
Traditional, authentic Bangladeshi cuisine is made up of a diverse range of delicious spices, herbs, rice, fish meats, and bread. But it is oh-so-much-more than that… Consisting of rich, creamy, spicy, flavorsome curries and daal, the food in Bangladesh is comparable to Indian food due to the fact that they share a border, a history […]
Veg Kofta Recipe | Mix Vegetable Kofta Curry
Veg Kofta Curry is an exotic Indian gravy dish made from mix vegetable dumplings dunked in a onion-tomato based gravy. Koftas are small round or oval shaped dumplings made from minced vegetables, paneer etc. along with mild spices that are deep fried. These Kofta balls have a crispy outer layer and are soft from the […]
10 Decadent Food To Celebrate Pohela Boishakh, The Bengali New Year Day – পহেলা বৈশাখের খাবার ও রেসিপি
The Bengali New Year or Noboborsho(নববষর্) is celebrated on April 14 each year. As we near the Bengali New Year eve, many many Bengalis around the world will be planning and preparing a delicious feast to share with family and friends. To help make your New Year’s Day brighter and more delicious, here I am […]
SHAMI KABAB – MINCED MEAT AND YELLOW SPLIT PEA KABAB
The sizzling sound in the frying pan and the aroma that surrounds is sensational while preparing Shami kababs. AND the taste…delightful! Kababs are immensely popular throughout Bangladesh. There are different types of kababs and in numerous ways they can be prepared. There is also a considerable regional variation of kababs in Bangladesh. Amongst all, Shami […]