I always have a thing for Makha, bata, etc. be it Batabi lebu makha or kodbel makha or amra makha. I was in a morning school till class 10. Our school timing was limited until 11 a.m. starting from 6.30 a.m. This means I was at home by 12 noon. There was a small market…
Kamala Bhog aka Kamalabhog
“Baba I tried Kamala bhog and failed again!” I called my father after the 2nd attempt of making one of my favorite Bengali desserts. Baba asked probably knowing my answer, “what did you do?” “I just made it like Roshogolla and I failed. While boiling the cheese balls, it just scattered.” “What do you mean…
Papaya Boat | Papaya Breakfast Bowl
“Papaya boat again? Why can’t we have Luchi Alur Dum Debjani like a normal Bengali family? Why do you make all these fruity things whenever possible or not possible and force us to eat?” Well, I ignored Mehebub’s tantrum while serving breakfast. After all both, I and Pasta loves Papaya boat! Even Coffee also eats…
Tok Dal | Kancha Aam diye Toker Dal
We are having Tok Dal aka Kancha Aam diye Toker Dal quite regularly these days. Kancha Aam aka Green Mangoes after all in season and we are utilizing those as much as possible as part of our regular meal at home. Among other things, a light lentil soup prepared with Green Mango and Red Lentil…
Kancha Aamer Chutney
Now that Summer is here, both my girls are super happy as they have started eating Mango in different forms! Oh, have I told you about my 2nd girl; the newest addition to our family? We are now a proud parent of a beautiful Golden Retriever Puppy (girl) and Pasta is a proud big sister!…
Cucumber Raita | Kheera Raita | Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Salad
Now that summer is here, I have started making Raita almost every day. I use different, veggies, boondi or fruits to make Raita along with Yogurt (or hung curd). I make a big portion for both lunch and dinner. Pasta though not loves Raita (if not made with Pineapple) however, she does not complain when…
Komola Kheer | Kheer Komola | Bengali Orange Kheer | Komlalebur Payesh
Komola Kheer aka Kheer Komola is a famous Bengali winter special dessert. Last winter I made it several times at Debjanir Rannaghar. In fact, my winter pop-up menu was also having the Komlalebur Payesh as dessert. I clicked the pictures during the pop up only. However, I did not post the recipe of Komola Kheer…
Aam Kola Doi Chire Makha; the bowl full of comfort from both the houses I call home!
Mehebub was horrified when I told him what my new blog post is about! A true blue Bengali one-pot meal and I believe one of the most underrated ones! Look-wise below average but taste-wise and more importantly considering “Comfort” this one-pot meal is one of its kind. The Bengali One-pot meal I am talking about…
Aam Kasundi aka Bengali Style Mustard and Mango Sauce
It was fun watching Pasta last Sunday. She was creeping into the kitchen and was coming back with a smiling face! I was curious, needless to say! My house-help told me to thank the jar full of Aam Kasundi aka Bengali Green Mango and Mustard Sauce for Pasta’s smiling face! She actually had finished 2/3…
Mango Mint Date Lassi | Mango Mint Date Smoothie
I have written about the morning banter at home quite a few times. That particular time of the day when Pasta starts at 8 for School followed by me and Mehebub for Office by 9 a.m. We generally don’t do a proper sit-down breakfast instead grab the handy food these days to manage the time….
