Tag Archives: traditional bengali

Rui maacher jhal – Rohu fish in mustard gravy

Posted on October 28, 2017 by andy

Fish will always be our first and last love 😉 😀 Yes, we are fishetarians !! Jhol, Jhal, Kalia and Korma are the four major types of gravy cooked in Bengali kitchen depending on the kind of fish, type of … Continue reading →

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Mochar Chop – Banana flower croquettes

Posted on October 3, 2015 by andy

After being unwell and a gap of three weeks, I decided I will post something gastronomic to my foodie readers 😀 Being a Bengali, people usually come to the conclusion that I am from Kolkata. Well, I have to correct … 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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Mushur Dal

Posted on April 4, 2015 by andy

Mushur dal or Mushurir Dal is ubiquitous in every Bengali household. Mushur Dal aka Masoor dal (dhuli) in Hindi, Pink lentils in English, is all Bengali favorite 😉 and cooked in many ways. Presenting here is the thin, watery kind … Continue reading →

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Aloo Seddho

Posted on April 4, 2015 by andy

Aloo Seddho literally translates to – boiled potatoes. Aloo seddho makha aka mash, is an eternal favorite of all Bengalis 😉 irrespective of age 😀 It is usually served in the second course of a traditional Bengali meal along with … Continue reading →

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Fritters

Posted on April 4, 2015 by andy

Fritters aka Pakoda in Hindi, Bora in Bangla, cannot be categorized just like sandwich. There are innumerable varieties and can be made out of any fresh or leftover ingredients. Bora is usually served in the second course of a traditional … Continue reading →

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Durga Puja

Posted on September 25, 2014 by andy

Durga Puja, a festival all Bengalis around the world wait for 🙂 From showing off new dresses (especially sarees), to feasting and gorging on traditional food to street food, pandal hopping, catching up with friends and relatives……..in other words, Pure … Continue reading →

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