Food

Mother’s Day cake recipe

Being a new mom has been such an experience for me. The deeper I get into it, the more I sympathise and appreciate my own mother and our time together growing up. What I'm most in awe of is the vast amount of knowledge every mother needs to keep under her hat, from which is the best home remedy for reliving colds in babies, to which stores stock the right diapers, to how to make perfect plain cake to dip in your morning cha while the baby sleeps!
8 May 2023, 08:17 AM

Recipes from around the world

After a heavy dose of rich food during the Eid holidays, the body craves something simpler. Here are some recipes that you could try after the holiday season.
20 April 2023, 16:18 PM

5 easy dishes to make this Eid

As much fun as Eid dinner parties are, preparing different meals to serve at the party can become quite hectic. Appetisers, mains, desserts, there are so many different variations to prepare for your loved ones. However, there are quite a few delicious dishes that won’t take up your entire day to prepare. Here are 5 easy recipes that you can try this Eid.
19 April 2023, 23:50 PM

How to plan an Eid dinner party

The clock’s ticking and it’s nearly Eid-ul-Fitr! Eid is a time for celebration and happiness, showing gratitude to ALLAH, meeting family and friends and create memories with our loved ones. And, what can be better than celebrating over a scrumptious Eid dinner party with everyone? If you are worried about planning the best Eid feast this year, these easy tips can help.
19 April 2023, 23:44 PM

Recipes for Eid day special dishes

Allow me to navigate you through some of the most popular dishes eaten around the world to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. From Anatolia to the Levant, we will rummage around our kitchen to look for ingredients that are readily available, to make something that offers your loved ones a different experience. Let the biriyanis and the shemai take a back seat for a change and dig into a large dish of rice and meat or get an overdose of Eid cookies. Above all, share your meals with loved ones and have a lovely Eid.
16 April 2023, 10:24 AM

The shorbot and juice culture of old Dhaka

In a country that has a hot and sultry climate like ours and most days of the year seem like summer, we have a certain longing for everything cold and refreshing such as shorbot. Especially for people living in older parts of the city, there exists a distinct attachment to shorbot and a glass of freshly extracted juice.
13 April 2023, 12:18 PM

4 dessert recipes you can try this Ramadan

4 easy to make dessert recipes you can try this Ramadan.
10 April 2023, 11:03 AM

Iftar at Signature by Khazana

Signature by Khazana is bringing master chefs from Karim’s to highlight the royal cuisine from old Delhi to Dhaka. Karim's is known for its authentic Mughlai food and serving royal cuisine in Delhi since 1913. Some of the delicacies to be showcased will be kebabs, tandoori bhara, mutton korma, mutton stew, chicken Mughlai, and chicken Jahangiri.
9 April 2023, 15:04 PM

Recipes for a Boisabi celebration

'Boi-Sa-Bi' is a combination of the Bengali acronyms for various indigenous festivals like Boisu of the Tripura, Sangrai of the Marma, and Bizu of the Chakma communities. It is a three-day long festival, celebrated between 12 and 14 April. Here are a few flavourful recipes of traditional and non-traditional dishes that every host can try on the occasion of Boisabi.
9 April 2023, 14:56 PM

5 delicious chickpea recipes to try this Ramadan

Deciding on an iftar menu is quite the task and the options drop drastically when we are looking for something easy on the tummy as well as our time. What we do not know however, is that the humble chickpea in our kitchen can be quite versatile when it comes to iftar.
4 April 2023, 12:21 PM

5 easy-on-the-tummy meals for sehri

A few things signify the arrival of Ramadan and one of them is sehri. Ramadan sehri is one of the most important meals we consume as it is the last one before iftar. Sehri should be fulfilling and healthy at the same time.
3 April 2023, 10:55 AM

Essential ideas for arranging your dining table during Ramadan

Ramadan is here and many families look forward to the special meals that they will share in the dining room. These meals bring together family members, friends, and members of the community to connect with one another. Whether you have a large family or are hosting an iftar party, finding a table that can accommodate everyone is important.
27 March 2023, 09:59 AM

5 savoury recipes for Ramadan

Here are some delicious savoury recipes that you can cook up to spice up your iftar table spread.
27 March 2023, 09:42 AM

Why you should not waste food during Ramadan

Growing up, we were taught that wasting food was a sin. Every bite of food was valued in our culture, so we always heard our elders say that not even a grain of rice should go to waste. However, various factors have changed the way we once thought and behaved, resulting in a Bangladeshi society where a large number of people struggle to make ends meet while some citizens have access to more food than they can consume.
25 March 2023, 10:00 AM

Experience a fusion of flavours at Boro's

Boro's is the newest addition to the culinary scene in town, having started its journey officially on 7 February, 2023. Offering a unique blend of Thai, Chinese, and Indian cuisines and a separate segment for coffee lovers, Boro’s has all the elements to tantalise your tastebuds.
22 March 2023, 15:48 PM

Zerocal: Indulge in sweetness, not sugar!

Iftar is a special family event we all cherish. And so, it is no surprise that it is an elaborate affair, complete with our favourite delicacies. However, many of our favourite dishes often are very sweet and require high amounts of sugar. Worry no more, though, as Zerocal offers you an alternative. Whether you crave that cold glass of shorbot to rejuvenate after a day of fasting, or want to indulge in the myriad desserts, you can do so without being concerned about high sugar intake.
20 March 2023, 09:45 AM

Prepare delicious iftar desserts with Radhuni

Sweet cravings post iftar is a common phenomenon and it can be difficult to make desserts amidst all the other preparations but with Radhuni’s dessert range, you can prepare various desserts that are ready-to-make and hassle-free.
20 March 2023, 09:19 AM

Tasty and healthy noodles for Ramadan

A variety of food can be prepared using noodles. They are often easy to cook and saves time. The following are some recipes that uses Chopstick Instant Noodles.
20 March 2023, 08:22 AM

For the love of haleem

With Ramadan on its way, it's time to dig into a piping-hot bowl of haleem. It is said that once you have tasted a delicious haleem, you will never be able to forget it. Its roots can be found in Arabia, where it is known as harees. The savoury Mughlai mutton-lentil wheat stew is a filling meal in and of itself. The mixture is as wholesome as it comes because it was slow-cooked with love and labour.
20 March 2023, 08:16 AM

Ramadan delights and curries

When food is correctly seasoned, it always tastes better. After you have mastered the fundamentals of herbs and spices, you will love cooking a lot more. However, a question always arises in today’s market when it comes to buying the right spices that promises quality and freshness.
19 March 2023, 13:50 PM