Salina Parvin

Durga puja delights: Leafy greens that are actually delicious

When it comes to cooking with leafy vegetables, there are countless ways to enjoy their flavours and retain their nutritional benefits. Here are some recipes to help you prepare leafy greens in delicious and creative ways during this Durga Puja.

6m ago

6 taal recipes to impress your friends

Today, we’re exploring the versatile Taal, a quintessential summer fruit. From refreshing shorbot to creamy kheer, we are transforming this humble fruit into a variety of delectable dishes.

9m ago

Let toks be the only thing sour! Tok recipes to turn frowns upside down

Whether you are sipping on a chilled glass of mango cooler or savouring the rich flavours of fish roe in a sour gravy, these recipes promise to transport you to the heart of Bengali cuisine.

11m ago

Eid recipes all around the world

If you are looking beyond polao and korma for the Eid-day luncheon, the following recipes will serve as blessings. Curated especially for you, the recipes come from diverse sources — from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. So, let the flavours go soft on your palate as we present these recipes from around the world.

1y ago

Side dishes to accompany meaty main course

A well-prepared meaty main course takes centre stage in a full and fulfilling dinner. But the side dishes that go with it, adding layers of flavour, texture, and aesthetic appeal to the plate, are what really make the meal enjoyable.

1y ago

Offal recipes for Eid day

Whether you are an experienced offal enthusiast or are just beginning to explore the world of organ meats, be prepared to be astounded by the rich flavours, decadent textures, and amazing dining experience that offal dishes bring to the unique day of celebration that is Eid.

1y ago

Tasty and healthy noodles for Ramadan

A variety of food can be prepared using noodles. They are often easy to cook and saves time. The following are some recipes that uses Chopstick Instant Noodles.

2y ago

Ramadan delights and curries

When food is correctly seasoned, it always tastes better. After you have mastered the fundamentals of herbs and spices, you will love cooking a lot more. However, a question always arises in today’s market when it comes to buying the right spices that promises quality and freshness.

2y ago
February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023

Pahela Falgun: Recipes for a celebration

Here are some suggestions that will make delightful evening snacks on Pahela Falgun.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

Stew Recipes

During winter, stews, soups, and broth are frequently served as everyone wants a big supper as the temperatures drop. They crave food that will not only keep them warm but also provide the nutrition needed to stave off seasonal illnesses that are so prevalent. While a broth can be compared to a thin soup, a stew has a thicker consistency as the elements — large pieces of vegetables, meat, poultry, or fish—are cooked slowly over low heat. On these chilly January evenings, you can stay warm by making one of these stew recipes below.

December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022

Celebrate the end of the year with delicious pithas

Winter in Bangladesh signifies three things; travelling across the country, badminton tournaments in every neighbourhood, and of course mouth-watering pithas to suit just about every palate. There are at least hundreds of different varieties of pithas. Some are associated with the harvest (Nabanna) in winter while some others are prepared on any grand occasions like weddings, Eid or Puja. Some are crunchy, some steamed and others delightfully soaked in sugar, molasses, milk or date palm syrup. Most of them are sweet, though there are some savoury pithas too for those of you who likes things spicy.

December 11, 2022
December 11, 2022

Making unique fish dishes for holuds

Tired of the usual fish dishes you see during every wedding? Why not change things up this time and include these fresh new recipes to make sure your, or your loved one’s holud is the one everyone remembers for years to come.

December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022

Jaggery recipes to try this winter

Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar made from palm or sugar cane. It is used extensively in both sweet and savoury dishes across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. A dash of jaggery when added to vegetables like bitter gourd reduces the bitterness to a great extent. Jaggery is also used in the preparation of cakes, pithas, kheer, etc.

September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022

Easy to make Bengali recipes

Food holds a special place in Bengali culture. While we do have our grand dishes, it is the simpler dishes that really steal the show. Not everyone has mastered Bengali cuisine, be it for lack of interest or practice or complexity. And so, the following recipes are just some of the popular dishes that are not only easy to make but also easy on the stomach. Try them out; they will most certainly not disappoint.

September 12, 2022
September 12, 2022

Palm Fruit recipes: 6 ways to enjoy taal

Taal (Palmyra Palm) is a quintessential summer fruit for Bengalis. Whether consumed in its unripe form or as the sap of the ripe fruit, taal or palm has a wide range of uses in Bangladeshi cuisine, from simple summer drinks to varied desserts. The following are some recipes that are simple to follow but produce delectable results.   

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

Delicious meat recipes to try this Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Azha is just around the corner, and that usually means a refrigerator full of meat for you to cook up a storm. And here are the perfect recipes to accompany you in said cooking adventure.

July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022

Welcoming Eid with mouth-watering red meat recipes

Much before Eid-ul-Azha actually arrives, home chefs everywhere start preparing for the food-centred activities as soon as they can. It is no surprise though, as most meat dishes need elaborate prep, and also quite a few ingredients. Here are some you can try this Eid for yourself.

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

Fruity jams and jellies to preserve summer delights

What is the difference between all the soft and delicious fruit spreads? They all might seem the same but each has different special features, and thus the different names. They are easy to make and hard to resist. There are four main ingredients in all soft spreads: fruit, sugar, pectin and acid. The consistency of soft spreads varies from a firm set for jellies to a soft, honey-like consistency for preserves, and thus require slightly differing prep techniques.