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This Baingon Ar Tematoo Biran (Fried Aubergine and Tomato) was a dish I cooked one evening, not really expecting much from it other than to use up some aubergines I had lying around the house. I’m one of those shoppers who sees fresh fruits and vegetables and buys without much thought about how I’m going to […]
A very simple salad which needs a handful of ingredients and tastes great! This Classic Tomato Salad is usually served alongside dishes such as Akhni Fulab and Classic Lamb & Potato Curry, it’s so easy to execute and doesn’t take long to prepare. A staple in Bengali households, mine included, it’s ideal for preparing when entertaining guests […]
Don’t you just love it when you’re put on the spot and improvise, only to realise you have discovered an excellent recipe? I do too! Afelia’s Falafels were the result of being put on the spot one day when my brother in law turned up at my house (over a year ago) and I discovered to my shock horror […]
I love the summer season because of the glorious abundance of homegrown vegetables and crop! One of my favourite things to eat are Pumpkin Flower Fritters, made from the blossoms of the pumpkin plant which we call Ful Biran in Bengali, this basically translates as ‘fried flower’ in English. A perfect Ful Biran (Pumpkin Flower […]
These savoury rice flour snacks are a taste which take me back to my childhood; my mum would make these fresh at the weekend and she would serve it with a meat or chicken curry, simply delicious! A popular morning/afternoon snack in Bangladesh, Nunor Bora are commonly served on the day of Eid (Muslim celebration). They are […]
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel now Roti is the name given to a circular unleavened flatbread which originates from the Indian subcontinent. There are many different varieties of unleavened flatbreads; Chapatis, Puris, Phulkas and Parathas and each has its own method of preparation and cooking. We love eating rotis for breakfast, lunch and dinner in our […]
Soi Fita are traditional Bengali rice dumplings, eaten on special occasions such as Eid. Soi Fita can be eaten as a sweet or savoury dish; fry in ghee till crunchy and drizzle with honey or maple syrup for a sweet treat or serve with lamb/chicken curry for a more substantial meal, try it with my […]
This Classic Sana Biran recipe is a firm favourite amongst Bangladeshis. The way this dish is cooked, being quite dry, means it is typically served during Ramadan alongside kisuri/kitchdi, which is a thick porridge like soup made from rice. There are two varieties of chickpeas that are usually cooked in this way; one being referred to as […]
Kisuri (this is how I pronounce it in my Sylheti dialect), also known as Kitchdi/Kichuri, is a popular South Indian dish favoured by Bangladeshis, Indians and Pakistanis. A rice based dish which is similar in consistency to porridge that graces most dinner tables during the holy month of Ramadan. Being soft in consistency means it’s good for […]
This is one of the easiest seasoned rice dishes that anyone can cook. It’s simple, quick and tasty, my boys love it accompanied with their meat or chicken dishes. It’s so versatile you can cook this dish to accompany anything really; meat/chicken curries, daal, chicken tikka or even as a side for a barbecue. IT […]