What better way to spend your weekends than to try your hand at recipes for delectable dishes from our indigenous communities in Bangladesh.

Modern problems require modern solutions, and kitchen appliances can be regarded as the present-day sous chefs, especially multipurpose ones. Such an essential kitchen gadget is the rice cooker. Albeit its name, it can be used to cook myriad dishes apart from rice.

For a delicious twist to the turmeric latte, try the following recipe to make so called this elixir for health.

Deshi ghee is one of the most easily digestible fats used for cooking, and is also a natural remedy for balancing the heat element of the body.

To every foodie’s excitement, it is that time of the year again – to pull out your grilling machines and get your skewers ready! Although the holidays of Eid-ul-Azha are over, there remains a festive flair due to the continued quietude as opposed to a once bustling city, owing to the successive lockdown periods. Apart from that, another remnant of Eid is freezers stockpiled with meat!

The word 'kebab' is derived from an Arabic word 'cabob' which means 'to burn or char'. Most of the famous kebabs like galouti, shami, and kakori originated in the royal kitchens.

Mozzarella cheese is not only delicious to taste but has several health advantages too. Mozzarella contains a powerhouse of minerals that are highly beneficial for the body, is a rich source of protein, and is great for bone health.

This dish is for those who relish mildly spiced preparations. Perfected at the Mughal kitchen, it is still highly regarded as a celebration food.

The recipes have been prepared by Md. Moniruzzaman, Head Chef, Olea Restaurant, Le Meridien, Dhaka. Egyptian Style Fatta

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