My Bangladesh Kitchen: Recipes and Food Memories from a Family Table
Bangladeshi yoghurt relish (Raitha)
Raitha is core to Indian cuisine. It is found in different versions in most Indian cultures, especially in the north. In the south, it is...
Eggplant and egg curry (Begun aur dim tarkari)
I am partial to egg curries; the combination of a spiced gravy and the creamy yolk makes it unique. I have been experimenting with them...
Fried okra with garlic (Darrosh bhaji)
Okra is a very common vegetable in Bangladesh and India. It is prepared in several ways, the most common being stir-fried, but it is also...
Bangladeshi onion salad (Piyazer salad)
Onions are common throughout India, especially in northern India. They are served raw or in salads or raithas. The crunch of raw onions...
Chittagong-style mutton curry (Chotto-er mejbani mangsho)
Complex spice mixes and bold and spicy flavours define Bangladeshi cuisine. It is similar to Indian cuisine, more like the distinct...
Chicken with aromatic rice (Morog pulao)
Murg pulao is a traditional Bangladeshi dish highlighting the region's rich culinary traditions. It is complex and elegant, and its...
Fruit salad with chili and lime syrup (Foll-er salad diye shira)
I have started getting obsessed with spicy syrups on fruit; see this fantastic recipe for Roasted pineapple carpaccio in a light syrup...