Tag: traditionalrecipes

Chaal Mocha

Chaal Mocha

Mocha or banana blossom holds a special place in Bengali cuisine. I have come across very few bongs in my life who do not eat or love mocha. Owing to the effort needed to clean and cut them, they are often consumed on special occasions. 

Begun Basanti

Begun Basanti literally means “eggplant yellow”, a color synonymous to the beautiful season of spring. And when the golden fried crisp eggplants present themselves thoroughly dunk in rich and deep gorgeous yellow mustard sauce, it completely complies with its name. Begun Basanti is a classic 

Goalundo chicken curry

নদীর কুল নাই, নাই রে , কোন কুলে যাব কাহারে শুধাই রে…………। – জসীমউদ্দীন Goalundo Ghat or Goalundo, a town in Bangladesh is situated near the confluence of the Padma and Yamuna rivers. My grandfather was a migrant from Rajsahi (now in Bangladesh). Tales of Rajsahi, Padma, people 

Biulir daal/ Kolai r daal/ Uraad daal

Biulir daal aka Kolai r daal with ada mouribata( ginger and fennel paste) is a quintessential Bengali dish. It goes best with aloo posto or any posto dish. But unfortunately, during this time of lockdown, when I am running out of posto, I have served