Bharlela Paplet (Stuffed Pomfret)

Pomfret originated from the Portuguese word "pampo". It's a sea water fish with a single bone and is found in Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean. They have flat bodies and deeply forked tails. Pomfret is mostly eaten as a whole fish. Either it's fried, steamed or used in curries. Pomfret is very low in calories and…

Salad with Chicken & Veggies !

One word which describes salads to perfection is versatility. A little bit of this and a little bit of that and voila! you have your own customised salad. A single salad is a blend of so many different textures, flavors and colors. It can be served as hot or cold. It can be prepared and…

Tisrya Sukha ( Dry Clams )

Whenever I want to make a particular dish, I do some research by watching 9-10 recipe videos, plus some reading from cookbooks and sites for reference. I end up picking ingredients, tips and methods from these sources and bring all of them together to make my version of that dish. But there are certain recipes…

Khekada Masala ! (Crab Curry)

One of the best childhood memory was waiting for Aai Girap to make khekada masala or known as crab curry. The memory of sitting on the floor cross-legged with my brother and just waiting to pounce on the crab meat that Aai used to sort and give us. And then as the years went by,…

The Cheat Pasta !

  As an amateur cook and having such a great love for food, I am constantly learning about new ingredients, new recipes, varied combinations. When I first thought about sharing recipes, I thought why not share some information about the particular recipe or ingredient. And so every time before I write, I do a bit…

Chicken Stir Fry with Exotic Veggies ! 

  Sometimes, after a long day, all you want is to prepare a quick meal which is light but tummy filling. Let's keep the take-away option aside. This recipe was discovered over one weekend at my friend's place. Everyone had a long week and with a stamp of no take away food, we decided to cook…