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Todays post is about a common fish curry which we Bengalis cook up often in our kitchen with varietey of fishes like carps, Indian baramunda, Hilsa and others. They generally taste lovely with fresh water fishes. The aroma of mustard oil and dijon mustard paste add sharpness and zing to the final dish. There is …
Shukto or Shukta is a vegetarian recipe which has become a traditional delicacy from Bengal prepared only during weddings or any other big family gatherings or festivals. It is a complicated dish which needs elaborate preparation and has become a lost recipe nowadays rarely cooked in Bengali homes. I learnt this recipe after marriage ,though …
Kohlrabi also called nol kohl and ol kopi in Bengali is a vegetable belonging to cruciferous family like cauliflower and cabbage. The word kohlrabi is derived from the German words “kohl”, meaning cabbage, and “rube”, which means turnip.They taste like the stalks or stems of cauliflower or cabbage and I find them very delicious in curries. Before cooking you have to remove the green fibrous coating with a knife and chop into cubes like potatoes. We Bengalis cook it the vegetarian way as well as with prawns.They are a Winter seasonal vegetable predominantly found in Hilly areas.
I prepared this curry for the first time in Sri Lankan potluck #wildasperagustable hosted by Inderpreet Nagpal, the founder of Herb’s and spices, and organised by Saloni , the cofounder at FBAI and chef Ananya Banerjee. Our hostess Inderpreet Nagpal popularly known as Rummy decorated the buffet table with flowers, clay lamps, banana leaves and …
This is a popular recipe from Goa spicy and rich in coastal flavors. The crab used here was soft shell crabs. The shells soft like egg shells and milk soft ,juicy and succulent.
Chettinad is a region in Tamil Nadu which is famous for it curries spiced up with “Chettinad masala”.The famous spice mix is a mixture of ample amount of aromatic ingredients.For some reason,I did not try the flavorsome curry in my kitchen until now when I decided to grind the spices at home and use them …
Bhetki or Vetki is a catadromous fish ,a fish or machh called in bengali which migrates from river to sea for breeding.When caught from the rivers in Bengal this fish is very popular in flavor for Bengali cuisines.When the same fish is caught from sea,it loses its flavors which are required to cook it the …
If you are from Kolkata,the fish Kobiraji cutlet will definitely hold a special place in your heart.It is a recipe which is from the British era when Kolkata used to be a Winter capital of India and derived from the English coverage cutlet recipe.The boneless fish or chicken fillets are covered with a mesh of …
It is a famous dish from North India sure to make your mouth water with the rich flavor of mustard oil from the fields of Punjab ,Spiciness of red chilies and tangy of lemon.The aroma specially comes from cooking in clay tandoors inside the street side Dhabas .The Tandoor imparts a smoky flavor to the …
I am delighted if sometimes get a chance to visit Kolkata during the Winter season. Kolkata ,earlier known as Calcutta is the capital of Bengal which is a state in North Eastern part of India.Since my marriage I have the chance to visit the city of joy only once a year,and that may not be …
This is a pretty and simple recipe which is delicious and completely filling .It can qualify as a brunch or working lunch ,and leave you wanting for more.The seafood should be fresh and crunchy in the salad and veggies should be of your choice. Serves 2 Ingredients Prawns 6 to 8 Basa fillets cut into …
This is an easy and attractive recipe to amaze your guests on the dining table and it does not consume much of your time and efforts.The tempura flour is prepared at home and the jumbo prawns are fried and then sauted in a hot and spicy chilly and garlic sauce.It can be served with fried …
cold smoked salmon salad in cheese sauce is a delicious salad which you can prepare for your brunch ideal for Summer to be served cold.The salmon and boiled eggs in the recipe provide protein for body building and the green vegetables ideal for detoxification.You can avoid the cheese sauce if you are dieting.The smoked salmon distributed …
These are wonderful rice balls which you can enjoy as starters and serve with tempura style fried prawns and ketchup or mayo dip.It is important to say that the recipe as well as the entire preparations of this dish from scratch is done by my 10 yrs old daughter who loves prawns and wanted to …
This is a recipe popular during the Bengali wedding season.The gravy is rich and creamy curry.It is served in Bong Weddings along with the other non-vegetarian items like Bengali chicken curry or Bengali Mutton curry and steamed rice.Apart from prawns you can use any other fresh direct seafood like crabs,oysters in the curry. Ingredients Prawns …
Spent an amazing evening at “Bennies by Flags” ,Lokhandwala Andheri West trying my hands on a Desi Salmon recipe on 23rd January. Bennies by Flags is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Mumbai which specializes in authentic continental,Lebanese,Middle Eastern,Mexican and Thai cuisines.It had partnered with Norwegian Seafood council for promoting the use of Salmon in Indian cuisines.Salmon as a …
This is a spicy and sour fish curry prepared in the Western ghats of India .Ambat means sour and tikhat means hot in local Marathi language. Surmai is a sea fish locally known as king fish due to its price.It is an expensive fish pertaining to the fact that it is comparatively a difficult catch for …
This one is a Goan special ,I fell in love with during my recent trip to Goa.The sauce is spicy,sweet and sour with a hint of alcohol.Traditionally coconut feni is used which is the country liquor extracted from the coconut palm tree…but I used rum instead.The prawns or fishes like mackarel, pomfret etc. are stir fried in …
This is my own recipe and I am really satisfied and proud creating this one.It gives a nice texture to the fish meat and specially for the individuals who are picky fish eaters.It is crispy outside and soft ,juicy and rubbery inside..boneless soft fish fillets are not the ones to be used in this recipe …
This is a treat for the fish lovers who dream fish starting from breakfast to dinner.You can serve them during any time.you can serve this parathas with mayo,tomato ketchup or simply green mint and coriander chutney.Any fish can be used for making this stuffed flatbreads .The fishes need to be cooked and the meat should …
This is a very quick recipe to adopt in a hurry .The dish does not need much preparation and is yet delicious.The dish is from the coasts of Kerala ,which is known for its natural beauty and the coastline bordered with coconut trees is heaven for seafood lovers.The Malayali people ,the residents of Kerala cook …
The traditional cooking methods are so close to my heart,as along with them they bring the memories of my childhood and fragrance of the soil which nurtured me .It also helps me to stand apart,and establish my cultural identity through cooking.The hero of this dish ,which makes it immensely popular with the fish lovers all …
This is a Croatian fish recipe which I prepared for the Foodies+ Croatian food event.I thoroughly enjoyed cooking the dish.thanks to the wonderful recipe which I got at from Jasmina who gave me an opportunity to taste such international delicacy at home .I had Basa fish fillets which were skinless so did not try the grilled …
This is an excellent snacks recipe which can be served during tea time or as a tiffin for the kids.It is a popular recipe in Goa.The recipe involves wrapping spicy prawn mixture by soft thin pancakes .These small delicious parcels oozing flavors are aromatic as well as filling .I will like to thank http://www.goanfoodrecipes.com for this …
It is certainly a very special dish worth mention in the cuisine of Bengal which was one among the most popular dish dated back to the British colonial rule when Calcutta (now Kolkata) was the capital of British India.The aromatic and beautiful looking dish in which tiger pawns or medium sized prawns coated with mild …
This is a fairly simple recipe with a mix of seafood which includes small prawns,fish fillets and squids.You will love to treat yourself with this aromatic soup during the cold lazy winter at noon sitting on your couch near the window contemplating a sunny weather or enjoying the snowfall may be.This can be a one …
This is a tangy and spicy curry the sourness primarily comes from the tamarind juice.In Tamil Eral or Iral meaning prawns, Murungai – Drumsticks which are widely used popular vegetables in South India and kulambu stands for liquid curry.The scientific name of drumstick trees is Moringa Oleifera a tree which is rich in vitamins ,minerals …
Crabs make one of the tastiest meal .This curry is typically from the heart of Bengal situated on the banks of river Ganges and eastern part of the India, North of Bay of Bengal I had an opportunity to taste this wonderful curry when I visited a beautiful sea beach called Mandarmoni nearby. We had the crab …
This is a very interesting traditional recipe from the kitchen of a community popular by the name “East Indians”.The name may often be misleading because the community does not involve people who hail from the Eastern part of India.But the people of this small community belong to some parts of Maharashtra and Northern Konkan region …
This is one of those traditional delicacies of Bengal which definitely miss in Mumbai.Pumpkin leaves has a healthy amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron, while being very low in calories.The people who belong to Bengal which is a state in Eastern India consume almost all the parts of pumpkin tree including leaves,flowers …
There are some days when I will love to make myself happy..and I think everyone should have the opportunity to do .We are always cooking and love to see smiles on the face of our family members,guests,relatives,colleagues ,neighbors,sometimes friends ,sometimes virtual friends and the list goes longer. If I start doing an analysis ,I think …
This is a type of pasta which look like thin flat ribbons and sold in curled spiral form.I find this pasta extremely tasty.In this dish I haven’t added cheese but if you want add grated cheese on top of the finished dish.Here are the ingredients:- 1.4 to 5 spirals of tagliatelle 2.Ripe tomatoes (3) 3.Dried …
This recipe is inspired from Malaysian soup Laksa. Traditionally it is made with rice noodles, prawns, chicken etc, this Malaysian curry laksa consists of sweet, sour, salty and spicy elements, But I did not have all the ingredients and prepared it my way using Indian spices.So it became a fusion dish.I loved every bite or …
The serene palm fringed beaches, along the west coast of India, are a home for beautiful villages where fishermen dwell.The profession of most of these villagers are mainly fishing or related to the coconut plantation . The Konkan belt and the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra has some of the best seafood recipes of India. …
This is a Chinese style prawn curry which can be served as a side dish to Khao Pad rice or any other fried rice.It is very simple and easy to cook and requires minimum ingredients most of which are available in our kitchen.You can substitute prawns with chicken and seafood stock with chicken stock to …
This is a recipe which is mild spicy and full of flavors .Because of mint the dish is refreshing .you can serve this as a starter in any party or get together or as a side dish to rotis or naans.My daughter just loves prawn .this recipe is an instant hit at my home. …
There may be many variant of this recipe in different countries .But this recipe came out very well and the dish looked great.The dish has flavor from red chilies and garlic and looks nice red in color. You can prepare this dish in special occasions and earn accolades. Ingredients 1.6 to 8 Jumbo prawns. 2.Lemon …
This is again another delicacy from Bengal cooked during festivals.It is prepared with jumbo prawns from the Bay of Bengal.The curry has flavor from the cream of coconut..During the Bengali traditional festivals it becomes the center of attraction of the meal. The prawns used here are either from the lakes or fresh water or Bay …
I read this recipe in a book by the late author “Bela Dey”.I have been trying this recipe for years and it has always been popular with the guests.The recipe gives an exotic taste to this seafood.Try it and let me know whether you liked it or not. Ingredients: crab qty :at least 2 …
A recipe by my mother .The gravy is spicy and colorful and the use of mustard oil adds a sharp taste to the gravy.Fit to be served in any festival get together.You can use any other vegetable oil in case mustard oil is not available. Ingredients 1.Prawns (6 to 8) cleaned keeping the tail and …
Medium sized prawns baked on bed of potato wedges with coriander and garlic sauce Ingredients 1.Prawns (Medium deveined 7 to 8) 2.Coriander or cilantro leaves(1 cup chopped) 3.Garlic cloves(7 to 8) 4.Green Chillies(2 to 3) 5.Potato 3 to 4 (Peeled and cut into wedges) 6.Chilli flakes(1 tbsp) 7.Salt as per taste 8.Mozzarella(1 cup grated) 9 …
I had a get-together at my home a week back and after that there was a Basa fish fillet left in my freezer yet to be cooked.Instead of going for regular fish fries or fish fingers I thought of making grilled fish which was a healthier option .Grilled fish and Chips can make a …
I love experimenting with food and learn new techniques .Thus I came across this dish called teriyaki.Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.Mirin is an essential ingredient used in Japanese cuisine. It is a kind of rice …
This is a traditional recipe which is very light ,less spicy and still tasty.It combines finely cut bottle gourd with small or medium sized prawns.Perfect for enjoying along with steamed rice. Ingredients 1.Bottle gourd cut into long fine pieces. 2. Jeera powder (1 tbsp) 3.Coriander powder (1 tbsp) 4.Turmeric powder (1/2 tsp) 5.Salt (as per …