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Koraishutir Kochuri – Deep fried Green peas stuffed Indian bread

Posted on March 30, 2018 by andy

My earliest memory of Koraishutir Kochuri was when mom made me and my brother sit under the winter sun with a huge bowl of peas to be shelled. It used to be fun. We competed on who will shell the … Continue reading →

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Puti maacher chorchori – Swamp barb and vegetable stir-fry

Posted on March 31, 2017 by andy

Puti maach or Swamp Barb, a tiny- sized variety of fish, was never welcomed at our home. Reason, my father never liked it. Infact only a selected variety of fish were cooked at our home. Except a few new additions, … Continue reading →

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Shukto

Posted on March 4, 2017 by andy

A meal, for the Bengali, is a ritual in itself. We, Bengalis spend not only spend great deal of time thinking about food, but also in it’s preparation and eating. ❤ Ask a Bengali about Shukto, and one might be … Continue reading →

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Rui maacher Jhol – Bengali Fish stew of the Common Carp

Posted on October 16, 2016 by andy

We, Bengalis, are very specific of the ‘jhol’, ‘jhal’ and ‘kalia’ of fish among hundreds of other ways of cooking fish. Each fish calls for a particular recipe. Even the type of fish (freshwater, estuarine and marine), and the size … Continue reading →

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Kumror shaak-er Chorchori – Vegetables with pumpkin greens

Posted on October 11, 2016 by andy

Durga Puja and no pandal hopping ? Sacrilege !!  Went pandal hopping at Chittaranjan Park, a part of Delhi considered the mini Bengal. Whenever am there, i shop for all goodies which makes my Bengali soul, happy ! I stumbled … Continue reading →

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Doi Illish – Hilsa in mustard and yogurt sauce/gravy

Posted on October 9, 2016 by andy

When did i last blogged ? Good question 😜 Must be a decade !  So here i am once again, no excuses, just been lazy 😉 Durga Puja, a ten day duration festival, and all Bengalis of the world unites … Continue reading →

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Spicy Mackerel Fry

Posted on July 7, 2016 by andy

Fish is the dominant kind of protein in Bengali cuisine. Looking closely, it is a forever love-affair. The first thing that comes to mind when anyone thinks of a Bengali is the eternal ‘maach’ and ‘bhaat’. Yes, we are a … Continue reading →

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Shorshe Tengra ar Aloo-Fulkopi -Borir Jhol

Posted on January 6, 2016 by andy

Now, now do not get confused by the long name 😉 It is more of a combo plating. Translated to – Mystus Cavasius/ Tengra fish in mustard sauce and a Vegetable curry made of potatoes, cauliflower, sun-dried lentil dumplings/ Bori. … Continue reading →

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Doi Katla – Carp in yogurt sauce

Posted on November 9, 2015 by andy

We Bengalis, are deeply sentimental about our food and culture. Infact we are synonymous with our preferences of fish, rosogolla, Rabindra sangeet and Satyajit Ray. It is not surprising to know that a Bengali will save money for 10 to … Continue reading →

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Beans – aloo chorchori – French beans and potatoes

Posted on August 13, 2015 by andy

Chorchori is just a Bengali way of using leftover vegetables. Though it tastes great with fresh vegetables too. Chorchori has no defined recipe, it evolves from kitchen to kitchen as per availability of vegetables and taste buds. If I look … Continue reading →

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