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Salina Parvin

7 family favourite meat recipes with bold Bangladeshi flavours

7 family favourite meat recipes with bold Bangladeshi flavours

Discover a rich collection of traditional South Asian meat recipes like Mutton Patiala, Beef Dam Kebab, and Malai Tikka — perfectly spiced, deeply flavourful, and ideal for festive meals or weekend family feasts.
29 June 2025, 07:40 AM
29 June 2025, 07:40 AM
Sweet meets savoury: Fruity meat recipes for Eid

Sweet meets savoury: Fruity meat recipes for Eid

Discover bold Eid-ul-Azha flavours with fruit-infused meat recipes like pineapple beef curry, lamb with apples, mutton in tamarind coconut, soy-orange beef, mango chicken stir-fry, and lamb pomegranate skewers—perfect sweet-savoury pairings that elevate traditional festive cooking.
2 June 2025, 13:21 PM
2 June 2025, 13:21 PM
Durga puja delights: Leafy greens that are actually delicious

Durga puja delights: Leafy greens that are actually delicious

When it comes to cooking with leafy vegetables, there are countless ways to enjoy their flavours and retain their nutritional benefits. Here are some recipes to help you prepare leafy greens in delicious and creative ways during this Durga Puja.
6 October 2024, 11:52 AM
6 October 2024, 11:52 AM
6 taal recipes to impress your friends

6 taal recipes to impress your friends

Today, we’re exploring the versatile Taal, a quintessential summer fruit. From refreshing shorbot to creamy kheer, we are transforming this humble fruit into a variety of delectable dishes.
28 July 2024, 08:56 AM
28 July 2024, 08:56 AM
Let this be the only thing sour! Tok recipes to turn frowns upside down

Let toks be the only thing sour! Tok recipes to turn frowns upside down

Whether you are sipping on a chilled glass of mango cooler or savouring the rich flavours of fish roe in a sour gravy, these recipes promise to transport you to the heart of Bengali cuisine.
20 May 2024, 07:37 AM
20 May 2024, 07:37 AM
Of curries and kababs: Making the perfect Eid spread

Eid recipes all around the world

If you are looking beyond polao and korma for the Eid-day luncheon, the following recipes will serve as blessings. Curated especially for you, the recipes come from diverse sources — from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. So, let the flavours go soft on your palate as we present these recipes from around the world.
8 April 2024, 08:05 AM
8 April 2024, 08:05 AM
Side dishes to accompany meaty main course

Side dishes to accompany meaty main course

A well-prepared meaty main course takes centre stage in a full and fulfilling dinner. But the side dishes that go with it, adding layers of flavour, texture, and aesthetic appeal to the plate, are what really make the meal enjoyable.
19 June 2023, 07:33 AM
19 June 2023, 07:33 AM
Offal recipes for Eid day

Offal recipes for Eid day

Whether you are an experienced offal enthusiast or are just beginning to explore the world of organ meats, be prepared to be astounded by the rich flavours, decadent textures, and amazing dining experience that offal dishes bring to the unique day of celebration that is Eid.
19 June 2023, 07:14 AM
19 June 2023, 07:14 AM
The gur festival

The gur fest

It is simply a soul warming drink, ideal to have during winter mornings. Made by boiling palm jaggery with hand-ground spices like cinnamon, cardamom and a strong flavour of dried ginger, the ingredients add to the refreshing flavour of this drink, making it the perfect cuppa to sip on, when you are tired or down with a cold.
25 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Winter veggies to warm our souls

Winter veggies to warm our souls

As hints of winter sweep through Dhaka, we are already craving the crunchy, warm delectable winter vegetables. Skim through the following recipes and pick your favourites. These definitely won't disappoint on a cool evening in your veranda.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM
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Nobanno — a celebration of nature's boon

Agrahayan, the eighth month in the Bengali calendar, marks the beginning of traditional harvest festival of Nobanno, which means 'new food,' or not so literally, 'new crop'.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Durga Puja 2015

Bhog for puja

Durga Puja — the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals of Bengali hindus. The first grand worship of goddess Durga in recorded history is said to have been celebrated in the late 1500s.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM
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Ilish — A Bengali's love

After all the pomp of Eid ul Azha, we are sure you are looking for a break from the rich beef and mutton dishes. Delve into the world of the ilish and try these all-time stunning recipes to cheer up your taste buds.
11 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Deshi Mix

Sweet indulgence

While desserts are predominantly served at the end of a meal, those with a serious sweet-tooth well agree that anytime is dessert time! Eid-ul-Azha is just a few days away and there is no better way to celebrate the festive occasion than to prepare and serve traditional Bengali sweets.
28 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Organ meats

Offal recipes - The ultimate nose to tail cooking

Organ meats, sometimes referred to as 'offal' are the organs of animals that humans prepare and consume as food. Are you looking for new ways to incorporate organ meats into your diet?
21 August 2017, 18:00 PM
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CHA, ANYONE? MAYBE COOKIES TOO...

Curling your fingers around a steaming hot cup of tea, slowly sipping the invigoratingly flavoured and aromatic beverage...
17 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Differently fishy

Differently fishy

Fish is consumed as food by many species, just like us! It is a great and important source of protein and other nutrients.
10 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Creamy Kormas

Creamy Kormas

Legend has it that the korma was created in the royal kitchen of Akbar in the mid-1500 century.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Chickpea surprises

Chickpea surprises

If you were to select one quintessential iftar dish, hands down chickpea will be it.
12 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Coloured vegetables

Coloured vegetables

Ever heard of a food item that promises health and exhibits an exciting play of flavour and colour on our plates?
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM
‘Jack' in all dishes

‘Jack' in all dishes

Spread out three layers of newspapers on the floor or your table. Apply generous amounts of oil onto your knife/sickle blade and onto your hands to prevent the sap from sticking to your knife, fingers and hands.
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Bengali's bhartas

Bengali's bhartas

Along with dal, bhortas are possibly the quintessential Bengali food, a staple in our diet.
10 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Leftovers

Leftovers

As any mistress or master of the kitchen will tell you, leftovers are inevitable.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Getting calcium-rich

Getting calcium-rich

The element that takes the atomic number 20, calcium is essential for all living beings.
6 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Sweet potato brownies

Twist of taste

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Coat a baking pan with butter. Place the cooked, sweet potato flesh, eggs, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract in the base of a food processor.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Winter veggies

Winter veggies

This is a delicious Bengali side dish, easy to rustle up and goes well with rice. Sheem shorshe tastes heavenly when simmered in mustard paste until soft and tender.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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Jamai Khatir

Mothers-in law go to extreme ends to see their sons-in-law happy and pleased. And what better way than to serve delicious dishes on the table? For them it is a practice that continues throughout the years following the wedding, but the very first 'Jamai Khatir' is somewhat special.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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A day in the kitchen

It was once a tradition that the new bride of the house will cook a hearty meal for the entire family as soon as the wedding ceremonies come to a conclusion. This may no longer be expected from a bride, but someone who can cook a hearty meal does win a lot of hearts.
2 January 2017, 18:00 PM

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