An Indian menu

Boil gurda with some salt. When all the liquid dries up, add ghee and stir. Now add ginger, garlic paste, roasted onions, salt, black pepper, green chilli paste, and yoghurt.
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Know your kites

Shakrain, the festival which marks the end of 'Poush' in the Bengali calendar, is celebrated with much gusto in many neighbourhoods
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM

The Seafood Serenade

Place portioned calamari in a mixing bowl; ensure it is "dry". Coat with Black Spice and remove any lumps. Season with salt and lastly drizzle olive oil over the calamari. Drizzle oil on grill before grilling and ensure that the calamari is spread out and not lumped together (approx. 2 mins each side). Remove the dory from the chiller; ensure that it is dry and fresh. Place in the Spiced Flour and cover completely with the Spiced Flour. Tap and shake off any excess.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Spicy and Scrumptious

The Chilean Snowfish or the Chilean Seabass is a rare and expensive delicacy. With very limited availability, this fish is a tasty and unique treat for seafood lovers the world over. Procuring it is harder than preparing it, although it is totally worth the effort!
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM

ASK MAYA APA

I have a one—month-old baby and I am scared that she might catch a cold this winter season. What can I do to keep my baby healthy?
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Bistro menu introduced at Prego The Westin Dhaka

Looking out for a place that's cosy, elegant and serves good food, especially mouth-watering desserts?
16 January 2017, 18:00 PM

For those with a sweet-tooth

Grate fresh khoya and chhana into a bowl. Dissolve baking soda in one tablespoon of water.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Sumptuous Olives

People associate olives with pickles, but it can also be used to make other delicious preparations. Olives are classified into three groups according to the ripeness of the harvest and one needs to use the right type to get the right flavour and tangy taste.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

ASK MAYA APA

I am a 60-year-old male. I have had hypertension for the past two years. During my routine check–up, I got to know that my prostate is now enlarged; that was six months ago and at that time my PSA was 3.5ng/ml.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Straight from kitchen episode 11: Taste of the Ocean

This episode of Straight From Kitchen brings you the taste of ocean prepared by Daniel D’ Rozario, Executive Chef, Saltz Fine Seafood Restaurant.
9 January 2017, 13:59 PM

Cocoa Cravings

Even the laziest of us excitedly break out the pots and pans when random mouth-watering delicacies grace our screens.
4 January 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

Straight From Kitchen

The recipes have been prepared by Jed Gareth Archdeacon, Executive Chef of Sublime, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Dhaka.
28 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Sonic salutations to the sun

Surya Namaskar has many benefits. Here are a few: weight loss, better blood circulation, strengthening of muscles and joints, improved flexibility and toning, improved digestion and respiration, improved sleep, reduced depression and anxiety, regularised menstrual cycle, reduced blood sugar level, detoxification of the body and calming of the mind.
26 December 2016, 18:00 PM

A merry feast for Christmas at The Westin

Seafood salad with celery and cherry tomatoes
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Making memories

Nazmus Sakib, Associate Producer of Channel 24, and his four friends have already established themselves in their chosen career but food was always their ultimate dream and after months of planning and investment of time, love and care, Café Memoire was born.
19 December 2016, 18:00 PM

DIVINE FLAVOURS OF INDIA

Two delightful recipes from the Khana Khazana kitchen.
14 December 2016, 18:00 PM

The Magic of Pan-Asian Cuisine

Lotus E'tang is an upscale restaurant at the prestigious location of Gulshan South Avenue. It has recently begun operations featuring a wide range of Pan-Asian cuisine.
12 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Take charge of anxiety and depression

Sorrow is a natural part of existence. “I fall upon the thorn of life! I bleed” As Shelley puts it. But there’s a type of sadness and despondency that is not natural. What can we do when we or one of our loved ones are suffering from such conditions?
11 December 2016, 05:04 AM