Masala Arbi: Taro cooked in Spicy Sauce

 

 

 

Here comes another recipe from home, cradled with memories of my times with my mamoni who was my second mother. I run my fingers over the letters of the recipe on the paper – once written and held by her. Many days and months of my life have been spent in […]

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The Everyday Moong Dal

 

 

Dal has always been the classic comfort food.

 

This is my everyday Dal. A warm fragrant bowl with a drizzle of lemon juice soothes and coddles like old socks when I am sick in bed. The hissing of the pressure cooker speaks of homecoming and the emitting aroma welcomes us back […]

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Skillet Roasted Chicken with Ginger and Soy

 

 

 

What I have today is a recipe inspired by the memory of my aunt – a skillet roasted chicken, stuffed with fried onions and made rich with lovely caramelized hue and flavors. There is nostalgia, fun times and also a bucket full of somberness all nestled together. All these feelings are […]

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Bhapa Shorshe Chingri: Steamed Prawns in Mustard, Poppy Seed Sauce

 

 

The sound of Bhapa Chingri breathes music in the hearts of Bengalis. This is a quintessential dish, made with mix of mustard, and poppy seed paste, slender hot chili peppers, a generous drizzle of mustard oil and for me there is also a bit of nostalgia.

 

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Kumro Chenchki: Stir Fried Pumpkin with Bengali Five Spice for A Food Lover’s Journey

 

 

I have a very humble recipe from home today.

 

 

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