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Durga Puja Special Recipes - This is a tricky topic, even for me! The foods Bengalis traditionally cook and enjoy during Durga Puja are quite different from what other communities prepare during Navratri. So, if you're looking for Navratri recipes, this isn't the right place. This post is all about… Read more »

Makhani Gravy: the star of many beloved Indian dishes - an Indian mother sauce. From the ever-popular butter chicken (or murg makhani) to paneer makhani, vegetable makhani, mushroom makhani, and even dal makhani, these dishes all share a common foundation: makhani gravy. This buttery, tomato-based sauce is wonderfully creamy and… Read more »

Bengali Macher Jhol Piyaj, Aloo, Tomato, Dhonepata diye, made with onions, potatoes, and fresh coriander, is a classic, light fish curry. For those who love the flavors of Bengal, here's a simple macher jhol recipe. The best part? It's perfect for beginners! Even better, it uses common, everyday vegetables. Debjani's… Read more »

Dahi Wale Aloo is a flavorful potato curry made with yogurt. This quick and easy Indian potato curry is tangy and spicy, perfect for a fast/ vrat meal! Also, this is cooked with very basic spices. Debjani's Note I've made Indian potato and yogurt curry many times, and every version… Read more »

Janmashtami Special Recipes - Here are some delicious recipes from across India to try for Gokulashtami! These aren't your typical fasting foods, but a delightful mix you can prepare for Gokulasthami or Krishna Jayanti. Janmashtami recipes vary widely from state to state in our country, and you'll discover countless perfect… Read more »

Let's talk about Dishi Amra-r Ambol! You might know it as Amrar Tok, or even the fancier Bengali Hog Plum Chutney. But hold on, it's not quite chutney. This is true Bengali Ambole, a kind of tangy condiment we simply call "ambol" in everyday life. It's made with the seasonal… Read more »

Jhinge Posto or Jhinge Aloo Posto - a comforting Bengali style potato curry cooked with Jhinge aka Ridge Gourd or Turai and obviously Posto. This recipe, in fact, is a distant cousin of Famous Bengali Aloo Posto. However, Jhinge makes it different and add another layer of goodness to this… Read more »

Gota Posto Diye Aloo Bhaja -Bengali Potato fry with Whole Poppy Seeds!" Ask any Bengali who knows even a little cooking, and they'll tell you it's one of the simplest Bengali dishes to make: just fried potatoes with poppy seeds! So, why am I sharing it? Because easy doesn't mean… Read more »

Summer's here, and I'm so excited to finally share my favorite summer recipes with you! I've been planning this collection for a while, and now feels like the perfect time to unveil it- 50+ Summer Recipe Ideas. Putting together this round-up of both new and older recipes from my site… Read more »

South Asian food is a sensory experience. The vivid colours, complex textures and delicate plating make it the stuff of dreams to photograph, for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're shooting a plate of biryani for your blog, the swirl of steam rising from a bowl of dhal or an… Read more »