From sinful sweetmeats to robust fish curries, Bengali cuisine is quite a gamut celebrating all things seasonal. One of the oldest cuisines of India has evolved over time; it has also embraced many ...

This recipe of Hilsa malai curry is prepared without any onion, ginger or garlic and just tempered with nigella seeds and ...

Soak 100 gm urad dal overnight. Drain well the next morning and grind with 2-3 green chillies and salt, using little or no water, to make a thick paste. Shape into small badis and sun-dry for one to ...

Bengalii Recipes: The cuisine of Bengal is as rich and distinct as the state itselfWe bring to you the best of Bengal. Bengali cuisine is a blend of sweet and spicy flavours. The delicate balance ...

“Baro maashey, Taro parbon,” in Bengali translates to “13 festivals in twelve months,” which basically makes you see that, as a community, if one were to celebrate everything around them, this is ...

Yes, it is named Chanar Dalna, and it’s not made with chana dal. The main ingredient is homemade chhena or chana, i.e. cottage cheese, both healthy and delicious when cooked with perfection. Poila ...

Payesh: This is a famous Bengali sweet dish that is made of rice and garnished with raisins. This sweet rice pudding is a common favourite. 1. Soak the rice in some water and keep it aside. 2. Boil ...

‘What you eat’ can actually decide the course of your sleep and govern your overall health and well being. This is the reason why experts always emphasize on eating light foods for dinner, which are ...

A common stereotype about Bengali cuisine is that it is all about fish dishes. Though an integral part of this cuisine consists of different fish recipes, like paturi (wrapped in a leaf and then ...

Jata came from Balasore to Calcutta when he was 14 to help his grandfather, who was a professional cook. Even his father used to cook at a boy’s hostel canteen in Balasore and his uncle had his own ...

For those who thought Bengali food could never be healthy, we prepared a healthy Bengali diet plan. Here are two recipes mentioned in the meal plan. Sprinkle salt over and under the bitter gourd and ...