Adopting the Tradition - My Way
I use cheese curd in various recipes, starting from different kinds of popular desserts to curries, and savory appetizers. Cheese curd is also known as “Chhana”, is an acid-set form of cottage cheese. Paneer is derived from the cheese curd or curdled milk and is…
Today I am going to share a recipe that can be made with different fruits and will taste wonderful. I have adopted the cranberry salsa recipe from the well-known cranberry-apple salsa and derived many versions of it. I make Cranberry Salsa with Apple, Guava, Pears,…
Creamy cranberry yogurt dip is a perfect dip for Thanksgiving or for any occasion. It is a light, low calorie but yet very tasty and easy to make. Enjoy this dip with salty crackers. This is a yogurt-based dip. The original recipe is made with…
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I will share a recipe for a condiment made with fresh cranberries. You can use this Thanksgiving Condiments in a number of different dishes, and they will all taste great. I use this to make a salsa, a creamy dip,…
Milk Peda and Gujiya are similar in taste. Prasad (religious offering) in temples in Kolkata is often Peda. Thus to me, Peda and Prasad are almost synonyms. Gujiya, on the other hand, is a sweet that most popular among kids. That may be because of…
Last Friday I worked from home, and after finishing my early morning meeting, while making myself some coffee, I saw my slow cooker on the countertop. The best thing about crockpot cooking is it can be left itself cook unattended while you continue with other…
Chicken Rezala is a Mughlai recipe that is very popular in all over Bengal. It is a mild, extremely aromatic white curry. Chicken Rezala tastes at it best with “Rumali Roti”, though one can enjoy with any kind of bread. There are various versions of…
Chole which is commonly known as Chickpea is a very popular and widely used legume that is very high in protein. It is known by names like Garbanzo Beans, Bengal Gram, Chana, Chole, Egyptian pea in various parts of the world. There are many different…
The Garam Masala Powder these days has become a well-known spice all over the world, and not limited its use in only Indian dishes. It is also easily available in many Asian grocery stores. But yet I would like to share the recipe, as the…
Bori which is Dried lentil dumpling, very popular in authentic Bengali cuisine. It is most often made with the paste of Urad Daal that is black Gram Lentil, which is then sun-dried for 3-5 days before use. Once dried properly it can be stored in…