FALAHAARI CROQUETS Festivals, Fast, and Falahaar. These 3 ‘F’ are connected with each other. Basically, Falahaar word means Fal (Fruit) + aahar(diet). Means in fasts, you can consume fruits. But, gradually this word ‘Falahaar’ has a new meaning & list of Falahaar items is getting longer and larger, everyday. Made this yummy croquets by adding…
Category: My Recipes
APPLE SONDESH
APPLE SONDESH SONDESH/SANDESH is famous sweet of West Bengal, made from fresh chena/paneer. This lightly sweetened delicacy has spread its fame out of West Bengal too. We can make various flavoured Sondesh as per our choice , taste & imaginations. Various range of Sondesh are available in market too. Durga Pooja is upcoming, so along…
ALOO POSTO
ALOO POSTO Aloo Posto is popular dish in West Bengal. Posto means Poppy seeds ( Khuskhus). In the kitchen of Bengalis, Poppy seeds, Kalonji (onion seeds/nigella seeds), mustard oil are the “Must” ingredients. They often & frequent uses these ingredients. Aloo Posto is an authentic Bengali dish, where potatoes are cooked with poppy seeds. Potatoes…
BASANTI PULAO/ BENGALI MISTI POLAO/ SWEET RICE
BASANTI PULAO / BENGALI MISTI POLAO Durga Pooja is around the corner. When talking about Durga Pooja, it reminds us of West Bengal & Bengali Dishes. Along with many other dishes, Basanti Pulao is one of the most favourite dish inDurga Pooja celebration. Basically in this Pulao, Bengalis use Gobindobhog rice, which are very aromatic….
KODRI GREEN MEAL (WHITE MILLET GREEN MEAL)
KODRI GREEN MEAL Kodri (White millet) is considered as good substitute of rice for diabetics. We can make many various dishes from this Gluten free grain. Now a days, as people becomes more health conscious, Kodri took place in many kitchens. This fully loaded one pot meal is ” TOTAL HEALTH WITH TASTE” category dish….
BABY CORN SPIRALS
BABY CORN SPIRALS We love to try various cuisines whether is is Chinese, Lebanese, Thai, Italian, Pan Asian or Continental. Ya, we Indians give our Indian touch in every foreign cuisine. Here is a Chinese starter serve with spicy Schezwan sauce. I followed Jenish Parmar’s recipe with few of my own improvisions. Ingredients: 8-10 baby…
KERDA (CAPPARIS)
KERDA CAPPARIS/KAIRA/KAIR Summer is in full swing. Summer means Mango. Summer means Deserts. Summer means Season of Spices. Summer means Season of Pickles. Women are busy in making yearly spices & pickles. Here is simple Kerda pickle. Simply wash, clean & soak in water containing salt & turmeric powder. Ing: 1kg. Kerda 250 gm salt(approximately)…
MURABBO
MURABBO Murabbo is known to all of us. Generally in India, Mango & Amla (Indian gooseberry) murabbo is famous in every home. This sweet murraba is favourite for all. Juicy & melt-in-mouth pieces of mangoes, tastes delicious. In summer, when mango season is in full swing, Aamras & ripe mango pieces are part of our…
RED CHILLY TURMERIC CHUTNEY
RED CHILLY TURMERIC CHUTNEY Winter has started, weather is becoming cool day by day. Winter special veggies are in market now. Fresh Red Chillies, Haldar (turmeric), Amba Haldar. With these 3 ingredients, I have made this chutney which can be consumed with meals and snacks. INGREDIENTS 3-4 Fresh Red Chillies 1 big fresh Haldar Root…
GARLIC GINGER PICKLE
GARLIC GINGER PICKLE When we are talking about our first hero aka father & his favourite food items, pickles strike on my mind first. He is fond of eating & die hard foodie. Yes, I got this food passion in heir. Though he is a foodie & satisfying his taste buds is our aim…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 