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Malabar Chicken curry.A famous Dish from South India. As per my knowledge Malabar coast is a beautiful place for holidays. As it is a district of Kerala I believe on these words that It is really a Lovely Place in India. In future I want to go there definitely to cherish its scenic beauty..Though I have a very little knowledge about Malabar foods.so it will be better If you suggest somethings about Malabar foods... As I live in chennai I tried few Malabar dishes in some restaurant. I  like Malabar Chicken Biriyani...a preparation of pure ghee with samba rice and  little spicy at all (I feel). A digestive preparation. And about Malabar Chicken Curry its really a spicy and rich chicken curry I made ever. I found this recipe from a TV show. And I must say about the truth that the recipe also belongs to one of the special south indian restaurant in Kolkata. The name of the Restaurant is Tamarind (opposite to Deshapriyo Park). A chef from Tamarind restaurant shared the recipe of...

Mughlai Cuisine basically an influenced of Persian cuisine.And Mughali cuisine was getting famous since Mughal empire were in India. Since then mughlai cuisine took another place in convenient Indian cooking style. Most of the North Indian cuisine are considered as mughlai cuisines.As they are very much fond of non-vegetarian items so here is a vast list of non-veg items which are very popular in India. They usually prepare some spicy and aromatic foods like in their cooking some costly ingredients like Saffron,Javitri,Nutmeg ,walnut and ghee/clarified butter,rose petals are very common. As they belong to royal category , they used to import maximum spices from foreign Muslim country if they require to prepare shahi foods. Another significant of mughlai cuisine is slow cooking or dum pukht cooking. They are usually famous for tandoor recipe and korma recipe too.So this is another sharing from me to you. A mughal cuisine like Shahi Egg Korma recipe . To prepare shahi egg korma you ne...

Today sharing one of famous recipe from Mughlai Cuisine. As we know that most of the mughlai recipes are inspired by Persian so here is no any exception.This is really popular kofta in North India. It can be serve in two ways like you can serve kofta simply as a sancks or you can serve it with delicious gravy as well as. I made this one  as a snacks when again I will try this one more time definitely there should be a gravy with this kofta. Basically the name Nargis came from alikeness of a winter seasoned flower of India. The flower has a yellow center arounding white petals which looks like an egg when you cut the koftas into halves. Nargisi kofta cosists of any keema with bolied egg. In keema category you can use any of the keema like chicken keema,mutton keema anything and the boiled egg will be coated with spiced keema outside . Then the koftas will be deep fried. Serve kofta with salads and sauce. As keema and egg both are using here so it is a protein rich snacks w...

Biriyani no one can bet this meal, if it is in the menu. A famous Mughal delicacy which is very familiar in the whole world. Though it has different tastes in various states and various countries. Still it gets its own identity for Traditional cuisine. You may hear about Lucknow Biriyani, Hyderabadi Biriyani, and Kolkata Biriyani by name. But if you consider the ingredients , preparation method , tastes and time for each, they are very much different too. So it can not be said that whats the origin of Biriyani.  The word 'Biriyani' is derived from the Persian language. One of the theory is it comes from 'brinj' , which means rice and another theory , it came from the word 'beriyan' , which means fry or roast. Whatever may be origin . It is just awesome in taste and flavor I can say. Friends I would like to share with you the recipe from kolkata one. Kolkata Biriyani , my all time favorite choice. If you look at the ingredients here , you will find some speci...

Hello friends one more favorite fish recipe from kitchen . This fish is very tasty to have. In my childhood, this is favorite fish . Still I am loving it. When I was in Pune I got some fresh ayer fishes in fish market. That day I bought this one and cooked for my son and myself. My husband is not very much eager to have this fish. But anyway I cannot resist myself whenever see this fishes as this is some kind of boneless. Bengalis are saying aar fish . It can be prepare with onion garlic paste too. But I like without onion garlic simple curry. I do not want anything with rice if this fish curry serves to me.My son is also fishy boy. He loves to have fish everyday. so here is the time to share one more fish recipe for you. try this quick and easy tasty recipe if you get ayer fish in your fish market and serve it with warm rice. I bet you can not resist yourself until you are not have it. If you ask for health benefit of ayer fish. It is really good for health. It is basically a white...

 A late Night Post ! Sometimes you bound to post at mid - night also, Am I right ! When you have a lot of work pressures and you cant continue your passion , You have to wait for late night post also to respect your passion !But I like late night post as Outside is too quiet , a perfect time for your passions like writing , reading and sometimes sketching or painting !! Usually love to watch movie also in weekends with my Son, but tonight somehow could not manage too watch movie so thought how it would be if like to share one special post like Thali with few variety !! A short cut meal which is much needed whenever you feel tired but at the same time you need some tasty and delicious foods . So here I am to share with you one mini meal which takes very less time to prepare but your taste buds cannot resist to have it once you prepare Thali. Though this is not from any specific region , but I am sure you will love this ...... Enough introduction , now time to share Thali menu which ...

Prawn with ridge gourd curry is very popular recipe in Bengal. Bengalis are also very fond of fishes. And prawn is one of them . Though it is said prawn is not a fish still we count it as fish only. In Bengali it is called chingri itself. There are such yummies recipes of prawn which I shared before and today sharing one more delicacy of prawn . Hope you will like it very much. Very simple and easy recipe . It takes very few times to prepare. Overall it is a combination of veg and non-veg . So balanced and tasty too. It can goes very well with plain rice only. So have it with plain rice. As per nutritional value of ridge gourd , its low in cholesterol and saturated fats but high in vitamin C, riboflavin, dietary fiber and full of magnesium, zinc and iron . It is like a vegetable for weight loss plan. Basically prawn has no such beneficial nutritional value being a seafood , it contains protein, calcium and magnesium also. Esho Bosho Aahare - Prawn with ridge gourd curry Ingr...

Hello friends ! Did you ever try Tilapia Fish in Bengali style ? Tilapia fish is now available everywhere in India. So one of my favourite fish is Tilapia also. My son is also liking it very much. So usually I prepare this fish in various styles. Whatever the preparation I am very fond of this Tilapia. Its tasty and less bone too. This fish curry very simple and tasty too. But must be sure about that you are taking this curry with plain warm rice. Curry should not be so thick at all. As we are from Bangladesh by origin so we have a speciality to make fish curry along with some kind of vegetables. Here is no exception! Basically in fish curry we add potato, brinjal, broad beans, cauliflower florets etc. But in this recipe I used potato and broad beans only. Vegetables gives a nice flavor in fish curry too. So friends hope you will like it. Try this at your home . Now coming to the healthiness of Tilapia fish . Its a good combination of carbohydrate , protein and fats. So this fish gi...

Good Evening Friends !  Here is time to share one more traditional Bengali recipe of prawn or shrimp. Who does not love prawn? I think everyone. Kids are always happy to have prawn too. And Bengalis are all time food lovers. So in their food list prawn plays an important role too. You will laugh to here that prawn signifies one specific culture of Bengalis. "Ghoti" means the water pot , it is called to them who were living in west Bengal before the partition of Bengal. So earlier when any football match has been occurred with East Bengal , ghotis were present with there prawn symbol and East Bengalis were presents with the symbol of Hilsha Fish. Can you believe ? Yes its true. But It is just historic, now we all are same . Anyway lets start about the prawn recipe. It is really a tempting , easy fish recipe I ever like. It has two directions to prepare. One is called Chingri Bhape and another one the simple kadai or tawa method. In Bhape method it has to be keep in a tifin...

After a long break I am here again. Friends it was very difficult time for me. I was too busy and could not continue my blog post thoroughly. New place made me very fussy and busy too. Some alterations and changing environment made me uncomfortable too. Anyway i am here again. And of course I think it is another lovable innings for me again. Lets share me another Bengali delicacy of fish. Tangra fish one more tasty and healthy fish which has really some tempting preparations in Bengali's basket. Before some years I can say i would not like to it this fish . But now this is my fab and hit list fish only. I am very happy to share this recipe as it is easily available in Pune too. Me and my son liked it so much.Its textures is just wonderful. One red curry of tangra fish is just marvelous and tasty too. With warm rice this curry goes very nice. Tangra fish as some nutrition benefits too like it is full of vitamin C,Vitamin A,Calcium and iron too. Tangra Fish Curry | Bengali T...

As I promised , I will share one more delicious finger licking Pabda recipe. So i am here with this tempting fish curry. Pabda is my one of the favourite fish . In my childhood when my mother was cooking this amazing fish curry i was stunned over its taste. Its so fantastic in taste and color,you cannot believe. Basically small pabda are more tasty than the bigger one, try to buy much whiter also. And if it is from Ganges,then no way! In pune its not possible to get the river fishes , so cook whatever is available in market. This fish curry will be little rich in color and taste.Little hot and flavorful . But easy to cook and goes very well with plain warm rice. About nutritional talk, Pabda fish is little calorie oriented fish, it is a combination of full of carbohydrates, and protein . Who have cholesterol problem,try to avoid this fish too.  

Another lovely fish recipe from Bengal's kitchen. Pabda , hope you have heard ever the name obviously. Bengali cooking cannot be think without fishes. In Bengal tradition they are the mostly known people who love to eat fishes vigorously in various style. In this particular fish recipe they are eating the same fish in different styles. Like they are preparing Pabda Macher Jhal(Pabda curry without onion garlic), Sorshe Pabda (Pabda in mustard gravy),Pabda Macher Kalia(Pabda Curry with onion,garlic). And all are just exotic an traditional you can say. But I mostly preferred this sorshe Pabda and Pabda curry which is without onion garlic. The last one I will share for another day. Today Shorshe pabda can rock in your kitchen if you try this and I am sure you will love it. I do not need anything else if I have this gravy . Very famous and Traditional fish recipe in any auspicious occasion . So why late ? Try this yummy , exotic pabda recipe with warm plain rice. Sorshe Pabda ...

Once again I am here with a traditional fish recipe from bengal. Sorshe ilish is famous in Bengal very much. Like in every bengali family, Sorshe ilish is a traditional fish recipe which is little changed nowadays in procedure wise. In my recipe I add little yogurt to it to make the gravy little thick and rich in taste. And it also helps to reduce the strong flavor of mustard seeds. It can be made in various ways like steamed hilsa or in simmer method. Both the ways are marvelous I  can say. But in steamer procedure some people wont like to fry the fishes,after marination with spices it is stored in a tiffin box and steam with little water in simmer. In the second procedure I would like to fry the fishes lightly and then simmer with spices and cover with a lid for sometimes. This is just a fabulous flavorful authentic traditional fish recipe which goes very well with plain warm rice. Friends try this Bengali recipe, I know you will love it for very sure.

Friends its really difficult for me to maintain my blog post..still did not get a proper internet connection. Some problem with my laptop also, so taking a big risk to post through tab. What an idea! But not to sir ji. To me only. Lets apart joking, be serious about post. Sharing one mouthwatering exclusive restaurant style chicken recipe, methi chicken. I fully tried to bring the taste alike restaurant and trust me I had done it. Its taste like awesome and my family liked it very much. A flavorful chicken with a combination of methi and spices. It goes very well with any kind of paratha or chapathi. It is actually my version which came through an experiment but taste is very authentic like restaurant. You will get amazed when you find my recipe spices. Ok no delay at all check out my recipe here.. Methi Chicken | Chicken in Fenugreek Curry Recipe by Nabanita Das Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 20 mins Ingredients 500 gm Chicken Pcs 1 Cup On...

This is the time to eat healthy. So how it will be if healthy food becomes tasty too. Today in my blog post I am sharing such a healthy and tasty chicken recipe. It is a great fun for me when I am trying something healthy with twist. I got this recipe from one of the famous Bengali magazine Sananda. My mom used to do this gravy but in different way like no oil formula. And that was also too good. I changed the recipe a little.Yesterday night I tried it with Chinese fried rice. And the combo was just superb. All of us family members liked it with very comfort. No rich and spicy at all. A full bowl of healthy vegetables are used here with boneless chicken. A good source of protein like chicken was a main ingredient here. And vegetables which are really healthy like carrots, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, capsicum contains the good source of vitamins, minerals, iron, and anti-oxidents too. So an enormous healthy ingredients will make you healthy to healthiest but your taste ...

Today I want to share with you some special non-veg delicacy from heart of Bengal. As you know Bengalis are really fond of some specific Non-Veg items. So besides fishes they all love to eat egg preparations too. And that is the reason I want to share one authentic egg preparation from Bengal. Hope you will be liking it. My mom used to do this curry which is little spicy . And we loved to have it with warm plain rice . One more thing to share about Bengalis ,there is a tradition in Bengal that they all like to cook any animal protein with some potatoes. Means we Bengali have a tradition to prepare any animals protein like fish,meat,egg, chicken with a combination of potato. Here is not an exception too. Actually here is a scientific reason to cook like this way. That is said, with any animal protein if you take one carbohydrate then it will be much easier to digest protein. And this is the main reason that Bengalis are using fish with potato,egg with potato,meat with potato and chic...

Patrani Machhi have you heard it before. May be yes. Because it is a very popular fish recipe for a selected states but spices only varies. In Bengal it is mostly popular in Hilsa fish and Bhetki Fish. It brings a heritage value if it is served in any of Bengal big ceremony like marriage. Today sharing patrani machhi recipe with the taste of bengal tradition . In bengali culture to make patrani machhi or bhetki paturi whatever you say it is little spicy with the mustard seeds paste and other ingredients. It will be little chili flavored and pure flavor of mustard oil. Patrani or Paturi means leaf,as banana leaf is also used here.One leafy smell is giving another flavor to it,which I like very much, otherwise who does not love the leafy smell , can omit the banana leaf and   can use silver foil too. It is a traditional and famous fish recipe in our culture.Who ate this one they are aware and who did not eat still now just have it and you can find another Treasure recipe from Bengal...

If you ask about international cuisine, so Chinese foods will get more votes from me. Not only me Chinese foods are one of the Popular foods in our Country too. At first Chinese food was served only as a street foods but nowadays in India there are several Costly Chinese Restaurant is going like hot cake sale. As we know Chinese foods are healthy too. So friends today sharing one of my famous Chinese recipe Chili Chicken. It is very popular as a side dish. Chili chicken and Fried rice is a nice combo for any party. It can be dry or gravy type as per your choice. You can use boneless chicken if you are serving it with gravy and serve boned when it dried or snacks. In my recipe as per my choice I followed really some easy method hope you will like this quick Chinese recipe. Now check out the recipe...

Egg Paneer  sounds really very new! But its a simple recipe I prepared yesterday. An easy and quick recipe. A combination of eggs and  paneer with some fresh vegetables..I served it with jeera rice. And trust me it was just lovely combination... A very colorful attractive simple recipe which is just unbelievable for any kitty party or home party. everybody will enjoy it... So try this recipe and enjoy. Hope you will love it definitely...

Butter Chicken Masala. A delightful famous Chicken recipe. From couple of months I was thinking to post this recipe. But somehow it would not work! So this evening I got the chance to share the recipe of Butter chicken masala. This recipe I learned from one Bengali cookery show . But I made some changes on it. In case of garam masala I prepared it at home that has little different flavors which increase the taste of Chicken butter masala. Trust me it is exclusively Restaurant style Chicken Butter Masala. After preparing in this way you will say the same. So I claim it is an Authentic food spicy and lovely recipe. With tandoori roti and butter naan it goes marvelous. But you should use the all the spices which I mentioned here...and for some ingredients I mentioned to use only Everest spices no other brands please.. So Dearies a North Indian Restaurant Style Butter Chicken Masala is waiting for you...                        ...