Bengali cuisine

Bharwa bhindi (Stuff lady finger) without onion garlic

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes.  Can the Okra(Bhindi/Ladies finger) be prepared without  onion and garlic? Is it easy to Cook? Is it delicious ? Try my way of cooking… According to Ayurveda onion and garlic are considered as tamsic food; which  produces sedative effects on mind […]

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Chana Dal Tadaka (fried split Bengal Gram)

Servings: 5 Boiling time: 12 minutes. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Seasoning time: 8 minutes. Total time: 22 minutes. Any party or get-together; this chana dal is mandatory dish pairing with pulav in my house. It is equally popular in west Bengal too. Go ahead with confidence; you are going to surprise your family and friend.

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Rice kheer (rice pudding)

Servings:  Preparation time: 2 minutes. Cooking time: 50-55 minutes. Total time: 57 minutes.  Ayurveda mentioned In Indian culture “Kheer” is typical dessert prepared at auspicious occasions and festivals. According to food history during the chola  dynasty it becomes the  important part of religious rituals. In Jagannathpuri and many other temples it is served as traditional

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Baigan Bhaja (Fried Brinjal)

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 8-10 minutes. Frying time: 8-10 minutes(each batch). Total time: 20 minutes. I had this recipe as evening snacks in Russia which is coated with rice flour or corn flour folded with tooth pick. There they used long tender spongy eggplant; no spices, still it was so delicious. I prepare the recipe 

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