Bengali cuisine

Garlicky Masoor dal (brown skin lentil/red lentil) dal

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Boiling time: 8-10 minutes. Seasoning time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 21 minutes. Masoor dal (brown skin lentil/red lentil) is incomplete without seasoning with lots of garlic splattered in ghee (clarified butter) and its aroma will linger (spread) the whole house. Garlic has strongest flavour and aroma; it is a […]

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Poppy seed/khus khus chutney(Posto Baata/Spicy dip) of Poppy Seeds

Servings: 4-6 Preparation time: 2 minutes. Grinding time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 5 minutes. Posto Baata/Spicy dip of Poppy Seeds It is known that when a Bengali begins his afternoon meal, he begins by blending the hot steamy rice with “posto”. A Bengali’s palate is incomplete without this simple yet spicy smooth dip of poppy

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Lavang latika(clove sweets)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Preparing outer layer and folding time: 2 minutes (each) Frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Making sugar syrup time: 7-8 minutes. Dipping time:2 minutes(each batch) Total time: 34 minutes. Deepawali/Diwali Sweets: Lavang Latika holds a special place in my heart, as it is cherished part of my childhood. Every festival

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Dalmote mixture(tea time snacks)

Servings: Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 1 hour. Deep frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Seasoning time: 10-15 minutes. Total time: 1 hour and 27 minutes. A crackling Diwali recipe…. Dalmote Mixture is a traditional Indian savory snack, popular in North India, especially in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. It is a crunchy blend of fried

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Pumpkin ki khatti meethi sabji

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 6 minutes. Frying time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 7 minutes. Total time: 28 minutes. Pumpkin is excellent source of beta carotene and vitamin A; it is Very low in saturated fat and low in cholesterol, so, why are you waiting for? Cook this recipe today and enjoy! Ingredients: Pumpkin: 500 gm.

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