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Besan and Saunf wali kurkuri bhindi – Stir fried Okra with chickpea flour and fennel powder

Posted on May 20, 2015 by andy

All parts of fennel plant are edible. Unlike our Mediterranean counterparts, who use fennel stalks, leaves and roots in their cuisine, we Indians have largely stuck to the seeds. One cup of chopped raw fennel has 27 calories. Indian cuisine … Continue reading →

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That Moody Thali !!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by andy

I have been blamed for my moods !! After being called weirdo, mismatch, odd creature to extent of being compared to the imaginary Martians……..moody is a mild verb, or is it an adjective ? 😉 Hello !! Excuse me ?? … Continue reading →

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Aloo -dhNarosh posto / Potato -okra with poppy seeds

Posted on April 21, 2015 by andy

Ask a Bengali about ‘posto’ , and we turn into Shakespeare 😉 We love our ‘posto’ ❤ Posto = Poppy seeds, is an important ingredient along with tumeric and mustard oil in every Bong (Bengali) kitchen. Uses are multiple and … Continue reading →

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