Durga Puja 2012: Bhoger Panch Meshali Sobji -Five Vegetable Medley cooked for offering during puja

I cannot wait for Saturday to come- Durga puja to start. I can feel the softness of the sun, the chill in the wind, the smell of marigold. I can hear the ‘Dhak’ in my minds ear. (Listen to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnT4iXg0OPs&feature=related). Across seven seas, I 

Durga Puja 2012: Mahalaya er Misti Mukh -Komola Rosogolla-Orange Flavored Rasgulla

I can feel Durga Puja is the air, even in London! Today was a wonderful sunny day, little chilly, just like winter morning in Kolkata. Moring that indicate the arrival of Durga Puja or Sharodotsav (festival of autumn)   “Durga Puja is the biggest festival 

Spicy Chicken Meatball Soup

A wonderful satisfying ‘meal in a bowl’. The meat and stock can be prepared a day or several hours in advance.  And …..no noting more to say today. Just making this dinner and will be enjoying it while watching Wallander. 8.30pm 11.20pm : Hang on 

Quick Paneer Capsicum Recipe

Want to cook something in flat 20 mins? something that is healthy, full of flavor and really tasty? Try this one! Ingredients 225gm Paneer or Cottage cheese 1-inch ginger grated 2 -pod garlic grated ¼ -teaspoon turmeric powder ½-teaspoon red chili powder (optional) ½-teaspoon cumin 

A Dark Chocolate Ganache Cake with Chocolate caraque

Sunday was a great day. We started the day with lovely parsi breakfast, akuri with bread followed by fried chicken sausage, English breakfast tea and finally scones and cream. That does not end there. We had dal paratha with yoghurt and coriander chutney for lunch.