Bengali cuisine

Parwal (pointed gourd) with khus-khus (poppy seed)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 8-10 minutes. Frying Parwal time: 4-5 minutes. Frying Masala time: 4 minutes Cooking time: 3-4 minutes. Total time: 23 minutes.  These days market  is flooded with fresh Parwal. “Parwal ki Sabji” is very regular in my home; my husband and children like Parwal very much.  Sometimes I add potato and sometimes […]

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Parawal ka bhujia (pointed gourd fry)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 15 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes.  Parwal (Pointed Gourd) is a typical vegetable crop originated in Indian sub continent, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Australia and Indonesia… In Ayurveda (an Indian  system of medication) Parwal is highly recommended to help digestive issues especially constipation, headache and fever. It helps

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Parwal (pointed gourd) ki mithai Parwal sweets

Parwal (pointed gourd) ki mithai Parwal sweets

Servings:  Preparation time: 10 minutes. Blanching time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 8-10 minutes. Frying khoa time and stuffing time: 6-8 minutes. Total time: 38 minutes.  “Parwal (Pointed Gourd) ki Mithai” is a type of dessert/sweets. In India there is a tradition to have dessert course to conclude a meal. Sweets from vegetables, sounds good. It

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Bhindi (lady finger) curry

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 5-7 minutes. Frying time: 8-9 minutes. Cooking time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 19 minutes.  There are many amazing dishes which come from Bihar like “Litti-Chokha”, “Thekua”, “Balusahi”, “Malpua”, “Champaran Mutton” and many more …”Bhindi Curry” is not only one of them but one of the most delicious of Bihari recipe. It

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