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Tetul Shorbot (Tamarind juice/cocktail)

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:03:59 +0100

There is a place called "Adda" in Dhaka, a restaurant on the top floor of the store Prabortona. The unique aspect of this restaurant is its made for women! The servers and cooks are all women-which is a rarity for general Bangladeshi public. "Adda", loosely translated means Hangout and that's…

Paach Phron or Panch Foron (Bengali 5 Spice)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:59:23 +0100

This mix of 5 spice is a MUST HAVE for a Bengali kitchen! Its a flavor explosion when added to any dish at the end of the cooking process or to fry veggies and fish with. When these are tempered, it will fill you with a strong earthy…

Garam Masala Mix

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:29:08 +0100

This is a wonderful and fragrant spice to have handy. It can be used in meat, snacks, potatoes, soups and lots of other dishes. It is a great marinade as well.

Now that I think about it - these spices could be used in spicy desserts like spice muffins,…

Dessert Wrap

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:07:15 +0100

I had a major sweet tooth on this day. Needed a sweetness blast!! So, I whipped this up and its so simple so very YUMMY! It's unbelievable!!

Start with a tortilla (roti) and place on a warm flat frying pan/grill. On one side add the following: banana in small…

Savory Liver Curry with Yellow Lentil and Rice

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:52:20 +0100

I happen to really enjoy the taste of well prepared liver! When my mother makes her chicken curry she always leaves the liver and gizzards and I am always the one to savor it! My aunt used to make liver curry on rare days and I still remember just eating…

Coconut Nut Barfi - Sweet Coconut Balls

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:46:41 +0100

I have a thing for coconuts. I saw this on Food Safari the other day and thought it was THE most simplest, easiest, quickest and yummiest dessert! Hubby just pops one in his mouth every time he passes the fridge. Make 'em and you will see!

The ingredients are…

Sweet Milky Bread

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:41:21 +0100

Hubby and I both have a major sweet tooth! After dinner we must must, nay, he must! have something sweet. Usually he just takes a piece of bread and lathers on some Nocilla (like Nutella, a hazelnut-chocolate spread) and devours it. Last night he was about to the same. He…

Pumpkin in Coconut Curry

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:19:44 +0100

1. Heat oil in a wok or pot and start with red chili, bay leaf, cinnamon and slowly add the onions and the rest from Step 1. Sautee till onions a transparent. The mustard seeds will splutter so be careful and also careful not to burn them, add as one…

Easy Pan Fried Tilapia with 2 sauces

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:13:11 +0100

Tilapia

1. Clean the fish and gut it. Score the skin with diagonal cuts to help the marination.

2. Marinate the fish in salt, pepper, coriander seeds (I pushed it through the slits) and lime juice. About 20-25 mins.

3. Pat dry. Cover fish lightly wth…