The concept of Kosha is quite unique to Bengal and literally it means stir cooking chicken or mutton in a medium flame so that the meat soaks the oil and masala done until browning happens. The concept is similar to Bhuna chicken or mutton elsewhere in India. Anyone who has grown up in Kolkata...
While Popeye was a favourite cartoon for my son, spinach surely wasn’t and I have always tried different ways to get him to have spinach without just swallowing it down with eyes closed. My experiments led me to this combination and after trying many versions, this recipe is the one that hit...
A lot of my recipes have come from dishes we have discovered during our travels and this is one such recipe. During our early days in Vietnam, we visited Cambodia with friends and the Fish Amok was one of the first amongst many new dishes we had tried on that trip. We loved the Amok so much that...
The Udon is a thick wheat flour noodle which is popular in Japan. Although the Udon originated in Japan, it is now quite popular across several countries including India. This soft textured noodles is an interesting option compared to our traditional noodles. The dish is quite simple and easy to...
Kung Pao Chicken traces its origins to 19th-century Sichuan province of China. It is believed to be named after Ding Baozhen, a Qing dynasty governor whose official title “Gongbao” meant Palace Guardian. Legend has it that this quick stir-fried dish of diced chicken, chilies, and nuts was...
The Sarson Ka Saag traditionally is a popular winter dish in the north Indian state of Punjab. Reminds me of the smiling, swaying mustard fields in romantic Bollywood movies. Now the dish has spread its wings and is a seasonal favourite across India. For me personally, I wasn’t familiar with...