Bhapa Ilish Recipe – Bengali-style Steamed Hilsa

Ilish or Hilsa is not just a fish in Bengal, it’s extremely close to the heart of (almost) every Bengali and no matter how big a hole it makes in our pockets, we can never resist the desire of devouring Hilsa at least once in a year. In Bangladesh (erstwhile East Bengal), Ilish is cooked…

Paneer Ajwain Pakora Recipe

Paneer pakora or any kind of pakora is a favored accompaniment with tea in India, especially if it’s raining or cold outside. This is my version of the cottage cheese fritters with a dash of carrom seeds (ajwain), which also aids digestion. Try it out and let me know if you like it. Here’s the…

Quick and Easy Pomfret Masala Recipe

Pomfret is one of the easiest fish to cook and tastes heavenly with minimum effort. This is a very simple pomfret recipe and is perfect for parties and otherwise. Ingredients Pomfret fish – 1 Onion – 1 (small, diced) Ginger – 1 piece Garlic – 6-8 cloves Green chilies – 3-4 Tomato – 1 (diced)…

Matar Paneer Recipe

The season of fresh peas is upon us and it would be a crime to not make the best use of it. So, here’s a simple matar paneer recipe that will eliminate your need to order it from a restaurant. Ingredients Paneer / cottage cheese – 250gms Fresh / frozen peas – 2 cups Onion…

Quick Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tomato Chutney

A Bengali meal isn’t quite complete without some tomato chutney. A simple recipe, a handful of ingredients, and a sweet tooth is all you need to enjoy this delightful dish. Here you go. Ingredients Tomatoes – 2 (diced) Brown sugar – 3tbsp Salt – a pinch Turmeric powder – a pinch Red chili powder –…