Not ‘deshi’ at all
A non baked cake that's perfect for making for children. You can also pick and mix the filling to suit your taste.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Mangolicious iftar
A shake is a sweet cold beverage which is usually made from milk, ice cream or iced milk and flavouring or sweeteners such as caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, fruit syrup or fresh fruit.
6 July 2015, 18:00 PM
DINNER AT IFTAR
Iftar is one of the oldest religious rituals followed by Muslims all over the world. It is tradition that a Muslim first break the fast with dates and either water or a drink. After that they have a proper meal.
29 June 2015, 18:00 PM
SUMMER TIME IFTAR RECIPES
Tradition vis-à-vis health. The perennial dilemma of iftar during Ramadan. And this year Ramadan will coincide with a blazing summer and a torrential monsoon. Our columnist Selina Parveen offers an extensive affair with
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Sugar Rush
Powdered milk or dried milk is a manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Treats for the blessed night
SHAB-E-BARAT brings with it a mixture of emotions – of piety, sharing and gastronomy. Celebrated with great religious fervour in this
25 May 2015, 18:00 PM
FOR THE BLUE-EYED BOY
Jamai Sashti is a very special occasion in the Bengali culture. A grand feast is prepared to mark this occasion and the festival lays foundation for a strong family bonding.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM
BOISHAKHI LUNCH
A typical Bengali new year lunch may comprise the following items. These are rice, fish curry, daal, shaak bhaji, chutney, meat, etc.
6 April 2015, 18:00 PM
The dawn of a new year
People celebrate this cultural festival starting their day having breakfast with panta-ilish.
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Banging the drum for the drumstick
Drumsticks are pods of plants called moringa oleifera, known as sajna in Bangladesh.
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Guilt-free pleasures
Smoothies are a thick, smooth drink of fresh fruit puréed with milk, yoghurt or ice cream. In addition to fruit, many smoothies include crushed ice, honey or canned syrup. Comparatively smoothies are thicker, which makes them different from other drinks.
23 February 2015, 18:00 PM