Chaal Kumro Chingri: Ash Gourd with Shrimp

Chaal Kumro Chingri: Ash Gourd with Shrimp

  I never knew some twenty years back when I sat by the window seat of Air India, looking out of that tiny window at the vast expanse of the universe , already missing home, that I would be cooking Chaal Kumro Chingri sitting in 

Knacha Posto Bata: Poppy Seeds Paste

Knacha Posto Bata: Poppy Seeds Paste

  “Posto, Bhaat and Ghoom” defines a Bengali as much as “Bhaat, Maach and Bhaja” does. A lot many Bengalis are fervent posto eaters: to the extent that posto is served in some form or the other in a meal every single day. It could 

Lehsuni Gobi: Garlic Cauliflower

Lehsuni Gobi: Garlic Cauliflower

  Cauliflower with intense flavor of garlic. As simple as that. Spices are optional. A lot of garlic is required.  

Bhindi Bhaji: Mildly Spiced Okra

Bhindi Bhaji: Mildly Spiced Okra

  It has been so long that I do not know where to start…  

Lehsuni Baingan: Eggplants cooked in Spicy Garlic Sauce

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