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Salmon is a anadromous fish which is born in fresh water migrates to sea and then returns from sea to fresh water to lay eggs.It is valued for its nutritional content and flavour.They can be caught wild or farmed in a in a net-cage, pond or enclosed areas. Most of the industry uses open net-cages in …
This is a specialty of Malvan region of Maharashtra.The cuisine of this region involves the usage of spices like red chillies,a sour fruit called kokkum,tamarind and green sichuan pepper called locally as tirphal.The region is populated with people who belong to the fishermen community also called kolis. This is a very popular dish of this …
The outcome of this recipe really made me feel happy from inside. idea came to my mind when there were few potatoes grated for our traditional recipe “jhuri aloo bhaja” or crunchy potato fries.it is very simple but unique recipe,where we need to deep fry finely shredded potatoes ,in a way such that they do …
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 to add grated cheese on top of the finished dish. Here are the ingredients: – These are flat spiral …
These are wonderful starters which I made specially for the Foodies+ community Tapas month. I have like minded ,sweet friends in the community who appreciate and try recipes and share their knowledge about various International cuisines.Above all I really love to post here and browse recipes in the cookbook. This recipe is dedicated to the …
This is a Goan fish recipe which is generally prepared by cooking a curry.But sometimes we need something different and what is more exciting than grilling with a traditional recipe.My choice of fish was mackarel which was marinated and full of flavors. and This fish has its own strong taste retains its own flavor even …
As I am Bengali ,I definitely love to eat fishes,But I am not among those people for whom fish and rice occupy the topmost priorities in food.I dont like the strong smell of the sea fishes,so I generally go for fish fillets which can be marinated and can absorb the flavors of the spices and …
This is a dish which I prepared in style of a North African vegetarian raw mango curry.Raw Mangos are available in abundance in the market nowadays and the natural fragrance of raw mangos add flavor to any curries.It is good on your stomach ,helps to keep you cool on a hot summer day.The curry will …
This is a traditional Bengali recipe which involves cooking lentils with the fried head of carps. Carps are river fishes and huge heads of carps are available for sale separately in fish markets. It is very popular among the people living in Eastern part of India.One can cook with any sea fish also. But I …
Machher kalia is a traditional Bengali spicy fish curry which is a part of almost every Bengali family’s everyday lunch menu. So this should be a mild type of curry with less spices and can be served with rice . Traditional Bengali dishes do not use tomatoes a lot.But you can use them to give …
Chital or clown knife fish is a very special type of fish available in Asian countries.It is a type of carnivorous freshwater fish which feeds on other small fishes.The preparation is exotic and the specialty lies in the flesh of the fish which hardens when it gets cooked.The flesh becomes chewy and elastic and is …
This recipe is inspired by a dish I had in Waldrof ,a restaurant in Calcutta.It is known for it traditional and fusion Chinese cuisine.My mother in law was all in praises for this place so I decided to give it a go for celebrating my daughter’s birthday with my mom and my friend when I …
This is an old traditional fish recipe from Bengal in which the fishes are cooked in milk.In Bengali cuisine this dish is known as “doodh koi”.The gravy is spicy and creamy.You may cook any fish which has tougher texture otherwise the fishes will get blended in the gravy.You may fry the fishes in mustard or …
My family loves fish meals ,so innovative recipes of fish is a necessity.Combining fish with fruits makes it stand out.The fruit provides its natural color ,aroma and sweetness to the dish.This recipe is also an innovation when there was a cut pineapple in my refrigerator and fish fillets left to be cooked.Fish and vegetables can …
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 …
This is a typical Bengali recipe and Bengali like fish in all forms.The large heads of river fishes like rohu, Katla are preferred.It is healthy as the fish heads are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and Calcium. This is a typical Bengali recipe and Bengali like fish in all forms.The large heads of river …
It is a special traditional preparation from Bengal where the fish pieces are steamed in Banana leaves after coating them with mustard paste. Ingredients 5 to 6 big pieces of fish (preferably boneless) Lemon(juice of 1 lemon) Salt (as per taste) Turmeric (A pinch for colour) mustard seeds (1/2 cup) Poppy seeds (1/2 cup) Banana …
There are many varieties of this recipe among which I like this variey with mustard paste the most.The challenge in this recipe is to keep the composition of curd intact so that the curd doesn’t get split and get separated from the water.The curd should be thick creamy with less water content if possible.Another challenge …
It is a popular street food in Kolkata.We call it Benfish and believe me I have tried all possible means to find out this secret recipe but in vain.At last I had read it from a Web page and added my own innovations to make this recipe which tastes 90% as good as that of …
You should think twice before throwing away the fish heads as you can prepare innovative and delicious recipes with them. Fish head is known to improve your brain functions. Here presenting you an age old traditional Bengali recipe which I learnt from my mom and mother in law with Fish heads of Rohu which is …
It is always not feasible to get fish fillets from the market. Bengalis often eat river fishes to a large extent which consist of small bones .This recipe can be made with any kinds of fishes ,sea or river fishes.If you are bored having the same type of fish gravy and want some variation,this recipe …
This is a very simple recipe which is appealed to all fish lovers.In kolkata it is a street snacks.You can definitely try this as starter or give it to your kids in the tiffin,or sandwich it between the breads or simply have it any time.The mustard paste in the marinate add zing and spicy kick to the dish …
I had this preparation in a restaurant in kolkata which i tried to imitate and make a interesting and mouth watering recipe .the main ingredient is boneless fish fillets of basa, bhetki or any other fish if you get. Main ingredient Basa fish fillets (200 gms) Marination Green chilies(4 chopped) depending on how much spicy …