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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
non baked cake

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
Fruits

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
Iftar

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
iftar-recipes

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

Sugar Rush

Powdered milk or dried milk is a manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM
blessed

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
Boy

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
Sweet

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
Pohela Boishakh

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
Vegetable

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
Chocolate mango smoothie

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
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