Bhindi Bhaji: Mildly Spiced Okra
It has been so long that I do not know where to start…
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Curries & Dry Fries
Curries – Dry and gravy based
Chingri Begun-er Tel Jhol: Spicy Shrimp Curry with Eggplants
It is not always the length or the kind of ingredients that makes a recipe perfect. It is also the state of mind. Or even how our life gets shaped. Myriads of experiences, even the ones that are forgotten, seemingly erased from memory make …
Chicken with Black Pepper and Cream
The two most important things that inspire me to cook are the memories of my childhood, especially with my ma and dida and also that sudden intuitive attraction I feel towards a particular recipe. Each of these triggers work differently. The memories are …
Mutton Curry with Fenugreek, Coconut and Curry Leaves
One of my maa’s recipes has been the inspiration for this recipe today. I have a distinct memory of this afternoon when I see my maa emerging out of the kitchen holding a stainless steel container and setting it on the table. It was …
Lehsuni Baingan: Eggplants cooked in Spicy Garlic Sauce
I have a really simple recipe today. Chunks of eggplants are cooked with in a spicy garlic sauce with the fresh zesty aroma of ginger and green chili peppers. I will not call this this a “traditional” recipe, even though there might be one …