Bengali cuisine

Lauki (Bottle Gourd) with Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram) Sabji

Lauki (Bottle Gourd) with Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram) Sabji

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 7-8 minutes. Pressure cooking time: 1o minutes. Seasoning time: 14-15 minutes. Total time: 33 minutes. “Lauki with Chana Dal Sabji (Bottle Gourd with Split Bengal Gram)” is a classic Indian comfort dish that beautifully blends health and flavour in one bowl. This wholesome sabji combines soft, juicy lauki (bottle gourd) with

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Dry Bhel-Poori

Dry Bhel-Poori

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 3-4 minutes. Mixing  time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 7 minutes. “Dry Bhel Puri” is a popular Indian street snack that perfectly captures the burst of flavours in every bite. The flavours and textures of traditional chaat; but without any chutneys or moisture. it’s a delightful treat that needs no cooking; just

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Ash Gourd (Petha/ Winter Melon ) stuffed Pakoda/ Fritters (Pur Bhora Chal Kumror Bora Tel bhaja)

Ash Gourd (Petha/ winter melon ) stuffed Pakoda/ Fritters (Pur Bhora Chal Kumror Bora Tel bhaja)

Serving: 3-4 Soaking time: 30 minutes. Peeling time: 2-3 minutes. Blanching time: 4-5 minutes. Making  stuffing paste time: 2 minutes. Cooking stuffing time: 2-3 minutes. Prepare batter time: 2 minutes. Deep frying time: 3-4 minutes. (each batch) Total time: 19-20 minutes. I first tasted this unique “Ash Gourd Stuffed Pakoda” at one of my friend’s

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Pui Saag/Poi Saag danthal (Malabar Spinch Stem) Masala/Curry

Pui Saag/Poi Saag danthal (Malabar Spinch Stem) Masala/Curry

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 5-7 minutes. Frying time: 12-13 minutes. Cooking time: 3-4  minutes. Total time: 24 minutes. Are you on the way to discover the delicious way to cook “Poi Saag Danthal”? “Pui Saag/Poi Saag danthal (Malabar Spinch Stem) Masala/Curry”; the dish is quite popular in several parts of India, especially in Bengali  and

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Pumpkin Flowers Fritters (Pakoda)

Pumpkin Flowers Fritters (Pakoda)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 6 minutes. Frying time: 6 minutes. Total time: 12 minutes. Amid the crises of covid-19 pandemic; we had enough time to enjoy and look after our balcony plants and chit-chat with them. It was also a healthier way to stay at home. Pumpkin creepers take time to grow in pot, however

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