Mourola or Mourala machh er jhaal
Give me a plate full of hot rice and Mourala machh er jhaal, or anchovy fish curry and I will not look at the chicken dish kept by the side, I swear. Trust me, that…
Patal chingri posto
Hubby could manage some small prawns, which prompted me immediately to make this patal chingri posto or parwal prawn curry with poppy seed paste. Those staying in my locality knows how difficult it is to…
Muri ghanta or Muri Ghonto
Something sumptuous for a bengali palette, this muri ghanta is essentially fish heads cooked with some aromatic rice and spices laced with dry fruits and ghee. Bay leaf is another important spice for this dish.…
Machh er Tel Chorchori
How are you all my friends? Yes, we are under threat now and still in the lockdown phase and had to ration our food intake and be responsible for zero waste, right !! As a…
Cheesy Prawn Tart
This lovely Cheesy Prawn Tart treat is the outcome of my attending the 1st ever baking workshop in my life organised by very talented Sayantani who blogs from home makers diary. I loved the way…
Prawn stuffed Capsicum
Good way to feed your small kids ( big kids too) some vegetables when you fill the veggies with some sort of their favorite stuffing. I made stuffed capsicum quite regularly. This time, it is…
Fish Pakora
Some quick bite for fish loving bengalis, this is fish Pakora goes well with your regular ‘daal bhat’. Can be served as a snack too, I personally feel that it must be served hot so…
Bhapa chingri or Steamed Prawn
Mom in law requested for some bhapa chingri or steamed prawn during her recent visit and how can I not fulfill her wish specially when I remember the way she took care of me during…
Pan roasted baby bhetki
We get this small and fresh baby bhetki during this time of the year and they tastes awesome when cooked with minimum spices and minimum hassle. This pan roasted baby bhetki is quite a regular…
Tyangra peyazkoli jhal
A staple to bengali household during winter season is this catfish curry with peyajkoli or Tyangra peyazkoli jhal. We get good quality tyangra fish or catfish during this time. When you cook it with peyajkoli…