Macher Dim Bhapa or Steamed Fish Roe

Macher Dim or Fish Roe have always been a seasonal delicacy in Bengali households and during the monsoons fish eggs are easily available in every fish market. Almost all of us Bengalis are very familiar with one of the famous fish roe recipes called "Macher Dimer Bora" or "Fish Roe Fritters" and another well known…

Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard Gravy)

Bengali’s biggest obsession called Ilish Maach or Hilsa Fish. So being a bong soul, my love for "Ilish Maach" is also never ending. Here in India as monsoon is going on, this is the right time when we Bengalis eagerly wait for enjoying our delicacies with the recipes of Bengal's glorious fish 𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 or 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐚…

Mochar Paturi

Have you ever heard about the word Paturi? 🤔 Paturi is the name given to a dish and a cooking method which is a traditional way of cooking in Bengal. The word paturi comes from the Bengali word “Pata” meaning leaf. In this particular form of cooking, the ingredients are wrapped in leaves and cooked in steam or by roasting the parcel…

Steamed Rose Sandesh

As Diwali is just round the corner and everybody is celebrating this year by making their favorite sweet and savory dishes, how can delishplating not celebrate her first Diwali with all you lovely people out there 🤗🥰. So here I am with another new diwali special recipe for all of you ✨. Though we are…

Bhetki Paturi

Have you ever heard about the word Paturi? 🤔 Paturi is the name given to a dish and a cooking method which is very typical and traditional of Bengal. The word paturi comes from the Bengali word "Pata" meaning leaf. In this particular form of cooking the ingredients are wrapped in leaves and cooked in steam or by roasting the…

Shorshe Pabda

Only a bong can feel the excitement behind this picture 🤩 This authentic Bengali style Fish Curry made with mustard seeds paste (সরষে বাটা) and very minimal spices. This simple yet delicious fish curry tastes best with steamed rice 🍚. For those who don't know about this fish it's called Ompok Pabda (one type of…

Hilsa Biryani or Ilish Biryani

Jab Ilish Met Biryani 🤩 Ilish or Hilsa is not just a fish for Bengalis…. it's pure love 💕 and Biryani is also not just a fragrant rice….it's an emotion for everyone ❣ So this festive season, when we are all bounded by the pandemic situation 😓 and missing all the fun (outing, pandal hopping,…

Baked Roshogolla or Baked Rasgulla

When Tradition meets Innovation❣ Have you ever tried Baked Rashogolla?? 😋There is nothing new about Bengali's love for desserts and in Bengal no celebration is complete without a sweet dish. This Baked Rashogolla is none other than the baked version of rasgullas. Interesting right?! As Durga Puja (Bong's biggest festival) is round the corner, what…

Plastic Chutney

Plastic Chutney!!! yes, the name is very weird right?? Let me clear before you think we Bengalis eat almost everything!!! 😜😆 No dear we don't eat plastic 🤣, there is no plastic in this recipe at all..!! 😄 Plastic Chutney is nothing but the Raw Papaya Chutney which is very common and popular in Bengali…

Angoori Rasmalai

Ingredients: Full Cream Milk – 1 liter + 1 literLemon Juice / Vinegar – 2 tbspWater – 2 tbsp + 6 cupsSugar - 1 cup + 1/2 cupCorn Flour - 1 tspcardamom Powder - 1/4th tspSaffron – few strandsChopped Pistachios - 1 tspChopped Amond - 1 tsp Method: 1. To make Chenna, take a pan,…