The Eight treasure soup is a regular item on our order menu at our favourite Chinese restaurant in Gurgaon. Last week sipping on the warm delicious soup for lunch after a movie, I said to myself, it would be a good idea to make it at home. Winter naturally is the best time to prepare and have...
There are a few signature Bengali dishes like the Prawn Malai curry and the Sorshe Ilish. The Kosha Mangsho (Mutton) is definitely part of that select few. Most Bengalis irrespective of where they are in the world will be able to relate to this delectable goat meat dish which is often prepared...
One of my most endearing memories of childhood with my grandparents is the large ceramic jars stuffed with pickles of all kinds which my grandmother used to make herself. Living now in Gurgaon, I realize that pickles are an integral part of the North Indian food culture. Most of us know what...
Winter is on its way out and Spring is in the air. Let’s celebrate Holi with this cool Thandai Ice-cream. If you are wondering what this is, it is a soft, creamy, no churn, easy to make ice-cream. There are three key ingredients to it. The Thandai powder is super easy and made from nuts...
The Shingara for Bengali’s is a part of the essence of being a Bengali. It is linked to so many occasions and memories that the mention of Shingara gets Bengalis excited no matter where they are. When I was a kid, I was often sent to the local snack stall near our house whenever any guest...
This is definitely an egg with a difference. Essentially it is a poached egg on a bed of Yogurt and garlic blend, generously drizzled with hot spicy butter. Sounds interesting. I loved the whole concept so much that I wanted to make one for myself. While it sounds complicated, the Turkish egg is...