Lentil: Our super soup
Those who can recall the decade of the '80s, a time when entertainment primarily came in the form of BTV, Bangladesh Betar and nothing more, the government sponsored campaigns on health, hygiene and other social issues, which were enough to put us youngsters to sleep way before bedtime.
26 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Chutney and achar
Come summer, it's time to stock up on pickles! So, don't lose this opportunity to add a jar of lip-smacking pickle to your store.
19 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Stay well in spring
Spring is the prince of seasons. It is the symbol of colours and rejuvenation, often glorified in prose and poetry, and serves as the
12 February 2018, 18:00 PM
A gustatory celebration on Poush Sankranti
Gajrela is a pudding popular in North India and Pakistan. It is traditionally eaten during festivals, mainly on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Diwali, Holi, Eid and Raksha Bandhan.
8 January 2018, 18:00 PM
Duck dishes to warm you up this winter
The cool winter months are perfect for delectable duck dishes. Go on, allow yourself to be seduced by duck in all its glory!
1 January 2018, 18:00 PM
The joy of jaggery
Winter is here in all its glory. We are experiencing a pleasant weather with a cool breeze and nice sunny afternoons. The season is synonymous with some signature specialty foods, especially sweets.
25 December 2017, 18:00 PM
The gur fest
It is simply a soul warming drink, ideal to have during winter mornings. Made by boiling palm jaggery with hand-ground spices like cinnamon, cardamom and a strong flavour of dried ginger, the ingredients add to the refreshing flavour of this drink, making it the perfect cuppa to sip on, when you are tired or down with a cold.
25 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Winter veggies to warm our souls
As hints of winter sweep through Dhaka, we are already craving the crunchy, warm delectable winter vegetables. Skim through the following recipes and pick your favourites. These definitely won't disappoint on a cool evening in your veranda.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Nobanno — a celebration of nature's boon
Agrahayan, the eighth month in the Bengali calendar, marks the beginning of traditional harvest festival of Nobanno, which means 'new food,' or not so literally, 'new crop'.
13 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Bhog for puja
Durga Puja — the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals of Bengali hindus. The first grand worship of goddess Durga in recorded history is said to have been celebrated in the late 1500s.
25 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Ilish — A Bengali's love
After all the pomp of Eid ul Azha, we are sure you are looking for a break from the rich beef and mutton dishes. Delve into the world of the ilish and try these all-time stunning recipes to cheer up your taste buds.
11 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Sweet indulgence
While desserts are predominantly served at the end of a meal, those with a serious sweet-tooth well agree that anytime is dessert time! Eid-ul-Azha is just a few days away and there is no better way to celebrate the festive occasion than to prepare and serve traditional Bengali sweets.
28 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Offal recipes - The ultimate nose to tail cooking
Organ meats, sometimes referred to as 'offal' are the organs of animals that humans prepare and consume as food. Are you looking for new ways to incorporate organ meats into your diet?
21 August 2017, 18:00 PM
CHA, ANYONE? MAYBE COOKIES TOO...
Curling your fingers around a steaming hot cup of tea, slowly sipping the invigoratingly flavoured and aromatic beverage...
17 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Differently fishy
Fish is consumed as food by many species, just like us! It is a great and important source of protein and other nutrients.
10 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Creamy Kormas
Legend has it that the korma was created in the royal kitchen of Akbar in the mid-1500 century.
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Chickpea surprises
If you were to select one quintessential iftar dish, hands down chickpea will be it.
12 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Coloured vegetables
Ever heard of a food item that promises health and exhibits an exciting play of flavour and colour on our plates?
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM
‘Jack' in all dishes
Spread out three layers of newspapers on the floor or your table. Apply generous amounts of oil onto your knife/sickle blade and onto your hands to prevent the sap from sticking to your knife, fingers and hands.
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Bengali's bhartas
Along with dal, bhortas are possibly the quintessential Bengali food, a staple in our diet.
10 April 2017, 18:00 PM