Most of us have tried the Nasi Goreng at some point in time either in India or on a trip to South East Asia. The good news is that you can bring it home and cook it without much ado in your kitchen. There are two essential ingredients i.e. the Sweet Soy sauce (Kecap Manis) and Shrimp paste...
This a typical Bengali chutney and a common item in most Bengali household meals. The recipe is largely common in most Bengali families, but you can expect subtle variations in taste and texture depending on local adaptations. For me the Aloo Bukhara chutney takes my mind back to the days when...
When we talk about the Rezala my minds saunters back to Kolkata. Who can forget the delectable Mutton and Chicken Rezala of Amenia and Sabir. A trip to Chandni Chowk was not complete without Naan and Rezala at Sabir. This is a Mughlai preparation with chicken in a white delicately flavoured...
It’s a strange name isn’t it and just in case you are wondering if this is some exotic foreign dish, let me tell you it certainly is not. Shukto is the start to any traditional Bengali meal. Irrespective of whether it’s a wedding or a baby shower or even the Saptami or Ashtami Pujo meals...
The first time I made this at home, the aroma took me back to our days in Vietnam sitting in the quaint Anh Café in Thao Dien. I closed my eyes and transported myself to a different world. The Pho, pronounced as “fh” is the first thing we had in Ho Chi Minh City and have been in love...
This is a rather straightforward homely and tasty vegetarian dish. So if you are tired of the non-vegetarian fare or wanted to try a veg curry with a difference then the Vegetable Korma is a good option. The Korma which is also called Kurma in certain parts of the country, is a mixed vegetable...