After the bitter in a Bengali meal comes Dal. Lentils in Bengali cuisine are myriad. Not only the types of lentils but the various way one cooks a single type of lentil can be mind blowing. Though all the varieties such as mug, musoor, cholar, motor, biuli are readily available in a Bengali kitchen, today…
Appayan rice is a true companion to all traditional and modern Bengali recipes. Here, we would begin sharing the recipes that truly complement our rice, be it Minikit, Banskathi or Dudheswar.As all traditional Bengali meal begins with tento or a bitter dish, we begin our series with Polta Patar Borar Shukto (a medley of vegetables…
In our series of classical bangali recipes that go well with our various types of husking rice (that retains most nutrients naturally found in rice) we had started with bitter and went on to daal and had to accompany it, a bhaja. Next in a typical bangali menu comes a torkari or a recipe of…
As we are sticking to simple recipes for this menu (though the Chalkumror Pur Bhaja may be considered heavy by many, all the more reason to keep the fish simple) we will keep our fish recipe simple. Considering the upcoming summer, this recipe is considered cool and easy to digest while not compromising a bit…
On busy mornings, when you need to pack a quick lunch for the kids—especially on days when they are not too excited about plain rice—this Bengali Fried Rice can be your instant solution. It’s mildly spiced, aromatic and comes together quickly with simple everyday ingredients. Ingredients⦁ 2 cups left-over rice⦁ 1 medium carrot, diced⦁ ½…
No Bengali menu serves a dal alone. It must be accompanied by a bhaja or fries. The most common being alu bhaja or fried potatoes (the cuts of which differs from one household to another – julienne to round), begun bhaja or fried brinjals to the seasonal potol bhaja and so many more (bengalis fry…
Coriander pulao is basically a South Indian dish with bursting flavours. With a generous amount of veggies, it is healthy too. And the herbs make it exceptionally fragrant. This easy to make dish can be the perfect lunch or dinner when you are busy and want a quick one pot meal. For 2 servingsPrep Time…
Looking for an easy recipe for a quick lunch/dinner on a weekday? Make this pulao for a wholesome meal and pair it with a bowl of raita or green salad and you’re done.Ingredients1) 1 cup of rice. 2) 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 3)1 medium to large onion (thinly sliced). 4) 2 tbsp…
This recipe is a one pot – quick recipe suitable for the days when either you are in a hurry or feeling lazy to do more. As Appayan rice is full of minerals and vitamins that is natural to husking rice, the eggs add protein to it and make this a healthy lunch or dinner…