Author page: Reetika Mitra

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Vegetables in Thai Green Curry

This is a popular Asian dish for meals during the week or on the weekend. This recipe normally has fish sauce and shrimp paste as an ingredient but I have made it a purely vegetarian dish without any of these. I would advise making the green curry paste at home rather than buying it off the...

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Noodles in Hot Chilli Oil

As I browse food blogs, I see a buzz for the Noodles in hot chili oil. It’s quite popular and trending because it’s simple and a really tasty meal which can be cooked in ten minutes flat. This express noodle recipe is nothing but cooked noodles tossed in a wonder sauce full of umami blast...

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Asian Chilli Oil

This a standard ingredient across Oriental cuisines. You are bound to come across the chili oil in Chinese, Korean and Japanese restaurants. This is basically a neutral oil infused with szechuan peppercorn, red chili flakes and other seasoning that adds a flavour blast and lifts everything it is...

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Malpua

These are traditional Indian fried pancakes soaked in sugar syrup are a household name. Brings back childhood memories. Growing up in a Bengali joint family, I can fondly remember the numerous occasions my Jethima (Aunt) would sit us down and make us sample her delectable Malpua. I could never...

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Sandwich Cake

          Brighten up your festive season with layers of goodness and joy The savory Sandwich Cake is the best of both worlds, combining the look and feel of a delicious cake and the sumptuous mouthfeel of hearty sandwich. Do remember to layer your Sandwich Cake according to your family’s...

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Madelienes

If you are wondering where the name came from or what this is let me clarify that this is essentially a small sponge cake that looks like shells. As the name suggests it is indeed a French recipe. Quite simple to make like any other sponge cake. It stays good for a couple of days. Ideal for...

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