“Cara do you know how to make Ilish Macher Korma? I mean the authentic one!” “Why do you ask? BTW I know how to make the Ilish Macher Korma though I can not comment on the authenticity! You know, there is nothing called authentic, food goes through the evaluation as well! At least that is what I feel” “Got it,…
Bori Begun Aloo diye Ilish Macher Tel Jhol
I always preferred “Ilish” over “Chingri” even that I am a born Ghoti (with my origin in West Bengal). I don’t even mind much to purchase this over-pricy fish, not more than once a month though 🙁 . Well, at present, in Kolkata, for good quality Ilish (say around 1- 1.5 kg size) the price…
Lau Chingri recipe, & the story of Gopal Bhnar!
Pasta enjoys watching the “Gopal Bhnar” series on TV a lot. In fact, she enjoys her restricted TV time for that matter 😛 while I didn’t watch TV since last 3 long years! You may wonder why I am talking about “Gopal Bhnar” instead of “Lau Chingri!” Well, Gopal Bhnar, the famous Bengali Historical character, was…
10 Ilish Mach recipes to try, before you die!
Ilish Mach or Hilsa Fish is considered as the King of fishes by the Bengalis. Though mostly favored by the Bangals (people having the origin in Bangladesh) but Ghotis (who are having the origin in India) cherish it equally. I am a true blue Ghoti I love my portion of Ilish Mach (even more than Prawn, the Ghoti favorite)….
Doodh Maach | Fish cooked with Milk
This post was not planned but indeed a special one as I was requested for the recipe of “Doodh Maach” by a reader. When the request is from somebody who took the pledge of reading my novice blog how can I ignore the request. “Doodh Maach” or Fish cooked with milk is not something I…
Shutki Chingri Bhorta and our Sunday tale | Dried Prawn Paste
Shutki Chignri Bhorta is not a typical dish cooked by the Ghoti community and I obviously am an exception to this. I cherish this a lot. I cook it quite often as part of Sunday Lunch. A nuclear family with working parents, and a super supportive toddler. The momma bear is a food blogger herself…
Aloo Fulkopi diye Macher Jhol and my way of celebrating Valentine’s day with comfort food!
Well, I know, some people are going to think that I am having a major mental problem that I am writing about “Macher Jhol” or precisely Aloo Fulkopi diye Macher Jhol today. Believe me, my V’ day is not about the bunch of Roses or the Candle Light dinner and gifts but something else. It…
South Indian Prawn Curry and a review of Dabur Hommade Products!
One question people often ask me, how I manage my life and divide the time between family, work, and the blog. Even, I was asked whether I give enough time to the family or how I manage to blog when my work indeed is a demanding one. I don’t answer whenever I felt a little…
Malabar Squid Curry or Nadan Koonthal Curry
What happened when one had some Squid curry in Chennai and ended on remembering the Malabar version of the same! Well, I don’t know about others but I ended on making the Malabar Squid Curry or Nadan Koonthal Curry upon returning from my official Chennai trip. It’s not that what I had in Chennai was…
Aloo Chingrir Shorshe Bata Diye Jhal (A light curry with Prawn and Potato Wedges)
The man of the house finally returned home after a long year and the lady of the house finally been able to fight directly instead of fighting over call / Skype and the baby of the house decided chanting “Narod Narod” and played the role of positive catalyst to spice up the fight! You may…
