A juxtaposition of imaginative, upscale cooking and casual dining, 138 East prides itself as one of the few gastro pubs in Dhaka city. The eatery stands tall amidst the quiet lanes of Gulshan 1 with the keen intent of inviting people to visit.

In a mixing bowl, add the coriander, paprika, cayenne, onion, garlic powder, white pepper, 2 tsp of salt, and brown sugar. Mix well.

Marinate the chicken with yoghurt, salt, turmeric and ¼th teaspoon pepper powder, and set aside for about 20 minutes.

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Crush the chillies and garlic in a mortar into a fine mix. Cook noodles in boiling water for 20 seconds. Use a strainer to take it out and transfer to a mixing bowl. Cook shrimps in the same boiling water.

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Rub the meat with yoghurt and leave it to marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. Return to room temperature before cooking it. Leave the salt until later as it tends to draw out the meat juices.

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For the salad, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the potatoes in a roasting pan and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast until tender, tossing from time to time, for about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, for the lamb, combine the garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the lamb and let stand for 30 minutes.

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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.

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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.

Some recipes and techniques have stood the test of time and are still loved many generations later. The use of yoghurt in some of the recipes takes the marinade to the next level and tenderises the meat to make it a scrumptious dish. Do not forget to execute the following easy-to-follow steps to setup a grand dinner table.