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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you were to select one quintessential iftar dish, hands down chickpea will be it.
12 June 2017, 18:00 PM
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
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
Along with dal, bhortas are possibly the quintessential Bengali food, a staple in our diet.
10 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Leftovers
As any mistress or master of the kitchen will tell you, leftovers are inevitable.
27 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Getting calcium-rich
The element that takes the atomic number 20, calcium is essential for all living beings.
6 March 2017, 18:00 PM
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
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
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
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