“Hey, look Mehebub over there! Machwala dada is having Dim Bhora Parshe Mach! Let’s pick some. I will make Shorshe Bata diye Parshe Macher Jhal. It is been Long when we have had it with steamed rice.” this was me to Mehebub upon seeing fresh Mullet aka Parshe mach at Patuli floating market a few days…
Ilish Macher Korma & the weird couple’s fishy tête-à-tête! | Ilish Macher Korma step by step recipe
“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,…
Doodh Maach | Bengali Fish Curry cooked with Milk aka Dudh Mach
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 aka Bengali Fish Curry cooked with Milk! “Doodh Maach”…
Shutki Chingri Bhorta | Dried Prawn Paste (Chingri Shutki Bhorta)
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. We are a nuclear family of working parents and a super supportive toddler. The momma bear is a food…
Bhetki Maacher Aloo Phulkopi diye Kalia | Light Fish Curry with Potato & Cauliflower
Debjani’s FB status is showing that she is in Pondicherry so what the hell she is doing while in Pondicherry; isn’t she having some amazing southern food; hadn’t she gone to visit the Aurivindo Ashram! Well she reached pondi today for an official meet and started writing about her over the top homely dinner that…
Grilled Katla with Indian Spices!
It was Panchami yesterday and I have decided to not to cook anything that will kill my time as always; as you don’t expect me to give extra time to cooking given I have to finish more than 3 Pujabarshikis. Moreover, it was Sunday too and I have planned for an extended sleep but alas! At around 9:30…
Tangra Macher Aloo Begun o Bori Diye Jhol (Cat Fish Curry with Potato, Eggplant and Sun-dried Lentil Dumplings)
Nowadays I am exploring the fish market a lot given Mehebub is presently not in India and we are residing in Kolkata! This situation has given me a chance to explore the nearby market in Garia. This market is available with various fresh fishes and especially small fishes from freshwater and Tangra Mach a.k.a cat…
Bhetki Macher Paturi | Bhetki Paturi
Living in a city for years and then leaving the city suddenly is weird, ain’t it! This is exactly what happened to us presently. Hubby recently has opted for an overseas assignment and I and Pasta are shifting to Kolkata now. We just have decided to celebrate our Sunday with some bong delicacy before leaving our small…
