You might need to buy:
- Tuvar dal – 2 cups
- Sambar powder – 3 tbsp
- Tamarind – 1 small ball
- Hing powder – 2 small pinches
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder – a pinch
- Chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Curry leaves – 6-7 leaves
- Salt to taste
You might need to buy:
- Chicken : 750 gm
- Onion paste : 2 pieces
- Ginger paste : 1 tsp
- Garlic paste : 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
- Nutmeg powder : 1 tsp
- Coriander powder : 1 tsp
- Egg : 2 pieces
- Salt to taste : to taste
- Oil : for deep fry
- Black pepper : 1 sp
You might need to buy:
- Turmeric powder – 1 pich
- Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Bread crumbs – as required to coat the chops/cutlets
- Egg – 1
- Salt – to taste
- Water – 1 cup
You might need to buy:
- Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
- Garlic-ginger paste – 1 tsp
- Tomato – 1 medium
- Chicken – 500 gms
- Cumin powder -1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Sugar – a pinch
- Oil – 1 tsp
You might need to buy:
- chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems chopped
- Kosher salt
- toasted and ground cumin seeds
- fresh juice from 1 lime
- breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil
Affordable chuck roast is a great choice for stews because it becomes tender and flavorful as it simmers. Cutting the meat into small pieces shortens the cooking time.
You might need to buy:
- vegetable oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- all-purpose flour
- egg noodles
- finely chopped fresh parsley
- red-wine vinegar
MACHER KALIA – A Bengali fish curry cooked in a lightly spiced gravy of onions and tomatoes
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You might need to buy:
- Grass Carp or Tilapia steaks/ fillets
- large chopped Onion
- diced Tomato
- medium Potatoes
- fresh or frozen Peas
- Salt
- red chilly powder
- Turmeric Powder
- whole Cardamom pods
- 'ghee'
- - 2 1/2 cups water
- Bengali Gram Masala -
- cardamom pods
- 1/2" cinnamon bark
- For Marinade:
- salt
- Turmeric Powder
- Preparation
- Fish: Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric powder.
- Onion - Finely chop a large onion
- Tomato - Wash and dice. Leave skin on.
- Potatoes - Peel and slice in 1/4" thick slices. Immerse in a bowl of water till ready to use.
- Cilantro - Wash and chop. Immerse in a bowl of water till ready to use. Any soil or dirt will settle to the bottom of the bowl.
- Bengali Garam Masala - Roast the spices on medium heat till the sent of spices fill the air for about 30 seconds - a minute. Remove to a bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Grind to a powder in a coffee grinder. Set aside.
Bengali Veg Moong Dal is most popular dal among Bengalis. It is the combination of moong dal & vegetables. It is tasty & healthy too.
You might need to buy:
- 1. Sona Moong Dal : 200 gm
- 8. Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
- 9. Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
- 10. Sugar : 1/2 tsp
- 11. Salt : to taste
- 12. Oil : 1 tbsp
- 13. Ginger paste : 1 tsp
- 14. Green peas : 1/2 cup
- 15. Ghee : 1 tbsp
Chicken Kasha is an authentic Bengali recipe. This delicious & mouth-watering dish is so simple & easy to cook.
You might need to buy:
- 1. Chicken : 500 gm
- 3. Garlic paste : 1 tbsp
- 4. Ginger paste : 1 tbsp
- 5. Tomato puree : 1/2 cup
- 11. Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
- 12. Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
- 13. Salt : to taste
- 14. Oil : as required
- 15. Curd : 1/2 cup
- 16. Sugar : 1/2 tsp
- 17. Nutmeg powder : 1 tsp
- 18. Mace powder : 1 tsp
Aloo Paratha is a popular breakfast recipe. It is a fantastic dish for children.
You might need to buy:
- 1. Flour : 500 gm
- 4. Garlic paste : 1 tsp
- 5. Green Chillies : 5 pieces
- 6. Sugar : 1/2 tsp
- 7. Salt : to taste
- 8. Refined oil : as required
- 9. Hot water : as required