This is a very simple stew with lots of seasonal vegetables. Bengali mothers love to feed their kids this stew during early spring because of the antioxidant properties of Neem. All the vegetables should be cut lengthwise. We need about 1/2…
Mix all the ingredients well and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Note that we want the same quantity of banana and oat (1/2 cup each) and the batter should be thick. However, if the mixture is too runny add another 1-2 tsp of oats. Take a fr…
For sprouting: First you have to sprout the beans. Wash them 4-5 times and then soak in 3 cups of water for at least 6-8 hours. Then drain the water. Take a clean kitchen towel and sprinkle some water on it to get the towel slightly wet. No…
Prepare a 9” baking pan by rubbing a few drops of oil and dusting some flour or cocoa powder. Preheat the oven. In a mixing bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. The order of these 7 ingredients does not matter too much. After mixing them, add…
Let’s first make the syrup (this is called “raush” in Bengali). In a large pan take the water, add the sugar, and turn on the heat to boil. As soon as the sugar dissolves turn off the heat and set the syrup aside. Now make the chhana (soft
First you need to make the chhana (soft paneer or cottage cheese) with the milk and vinegar. Remember that the key idea is to make the chhana soft but not dry. Before moving on to the next steps, you can slightly squeeze the chhana bundle w…
Wash the tapioca 4-5 times, then add approximately 1/2 cup and let them soak for 5 hours or overnight. They should be soft and all the water should be absorbed. Cut all the vegetables into very small pieces (pea size). In a heavy bottom pan…
Remove the seeds from the dates and make a paste with the help of a mixer. You can add 1-2 spoons water if needed. Now break all the nuts in to small pieces (not powder). In a heavy bottom pan dry roast the poppy seeds just for a minute and…
Ingredients for vegetarian version Ingredients for non-vegetarian version Wash the rice and boil it until it is 80% done, then drain the water and keep it aside, uncovered. In a heavy bottom pan heat the oil in medium heat and fry the julie…
In a large mixing bowl mix all the dry ingredients well. Then add 3 tbs oil and mix everything for 4-5 minutes, breaking any lumps. Now add water little at a time and make a dough (not too soft not too hard). Knead it for 3-4 minutes and co…
Credits for this recipe are due to my husband and my late father. Marinate the mutton for half an hour with 1/4 cup onion paste, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp mustard oil, and a little salt. Take a heavy bottom pan or pr…
Wash the dal until the water comes out clean (6-7 times). Soak it overnight in plenty of water. Next morning wash it again. Then with the help of a mixer-grinder, grind it to a smooth thick batter using very little (almost no) water. To che…