Recipes

6 traditional Bengali recipes for Durga Puja

Durga Puja is an elaborate affair, especially in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Spread across the days of the festivities, food remains an integral part of the celebrations. The following are some of the traditional, time-tested recipes associated with Durga Puja.
16 October 2023, 10:57 AM

Authentic flavours, time-saving techniques: Bengali festive feasting made easy

The following three recipes all use cheat codes in their execution without taking away the authentic flavour of the original dishes. Try them for your puja luncheon or on any other occasion.
15 October 2023, 11:39 AM

Delicious flavours from o par Bangla

This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.
15 October 2023, 11:26 AM

Delicious vegetarian recipes to subdue your inner carnivore

Vegetables are immensely nutritious and should be kept in our regular meal plan. The following tasty and innovative recipes will satiate your desire for variety in your meal plan.
9 October 2023, 11:50 AM

Tired of buying dessert? 3 delicious red velvet recipes to make at home!

Red velvet has to be one of the best inventions in the culinary landscape! The combination of sweet and tart, with its crumbly texture and melt-in-your-mouth sensation, creates the perfect marriage with your tastebuds. Here are a few red velvet recipes beyond our very well-known traditional cakes.
7 October 2023, 11:22 AM

Sweet and savoury recipes using jams

Here are 4 dishes that you must try if you are looking to utilise that jam jar in more ways than just a breakfast spread.
2 October 2023, 10:43 AM

When literature meets food

The author paints an engrossing picture of her experiences and memories, both influenced by food, which is true for most of the people in this world, and particularly for South Asians.
13 September 2023, 15:25 PM

Cheesy recipes for a delightful time

To satiate your cheese cravings and indulge yourself into a cheesy affair, here are few savoury cheese recipes for you to try out.
11 September 2023, 09:23 AM

Tofu is great, okay!

Before you start typing an angry email or jump into the comment section with your pitchfork stabbing against the soft, moist, and tender tofu, hear us out! It is not that bad; in fact, it can be delicious if prepared properly.
30 August 2023, 20:47 PM

Memories of boiled egg curry

Here’s a special recipe to work on at home for those who are a big fan of this daily staple food.
30 August 2023, 10:29 AM

Summer smoothie bowl recipes

Take advantage of the abundance of fruits available during this time of the year and whip up these delicious and fruity smoothie bowl recipes in no time!
28 August 2023, 04:09 AM

How to make soy milk

Soy milk is slowly replacing dairy milk worldwide. It is extracted by grinding soybeans and squeezing out the liquid from the mixture to form a milk-based item.
28 August 2023, 04:02 AM

Easy and tasty deshi recipes

Many find it difficult to prepare food deshi style. The following are three simple recipes that make ‘complex’ procedures simple for everyone. Great for weekends!
14 August 2023, 11:00 AM

Recipes to sweeten your Barbie fever

Can’t get enough of the pink-themed Barbie fever? You are not alone. So, why not complete the hype-coaster with sweet dishes that would look perfect in a Barbie world, and with these recipes, you’ll be one step closer to it.
31 July 2023, 09:22 AM

Vegan recipes you can try

With many problems in the industrial farming industry, including animal cruelty, many people are choosing vegan alternatives. A plant-based diet is much better for the environment than one that is heavy in meat and dairy.
23 July 2023, 09:29 AM

Recipes using Balsamic vinegar: Exploring its health benefits

From lowering blood sugar and pressure levels, increasing the ability to absorb vitamins in the body and reducing hypertension, balsamic vinegar denotes to the word balm-like. The following are some recipes that uses Balsamic vinegar.
10 July 2023, 08:48 AM

Meat recipes to try from around the world

Sometimes, after any enthusiastic grocery shopping, we are left with a lot of meat in the refrigerator. If you are tired of having meat dishes deshi style, these three recipes are the perfect cure for you.
10 July 2023, 07:32 AM

4 recipes to celebrate Eid ul Azha

While we should all be concerned about our health, festivities like Eid do call for something special. The following are some suggestions for Eid day recipes that you can try out this time around. Relatively easy to make, they are perfect to serve in family dinners or dawats.
19 June 2023, 11:20 AM

Of curries and kababs: Making the perfect Eid spread

From achari gosht to sheekh kabab, here are some delicious meat recipes to bring out the best from your Eid spread.
19 June 2023, 10:00 AM

Sweets for my sweet: Dessert recipes for Eid

Try out these delicious dessert recipes for your Eid spread.
19 June 2023, 09:46 AM