Wash the chickpeas and soak in water for 2 hours. Combine rice and all types of dals except chickpeas. Wash them properly. Soak using enough water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain the water and ...

Every Indian home has a range of dry snacks with long shelf life stored for anytime hunger. Mathri, namkeen, murukku, bhujia - the list is endless. Adding to this never-ending list is another ...

If there is one meat that non-vegetarians can simply never get enough of, it has to be chicken. The fact that it is so versatile is what makes it a preferred option among people. Be it in the form of ...

Learn how to make authentic West Bengal-style Dahi Parwal, also known as Doi Potol, with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Since our daily routines now involve cooking 3 meals from scratch, that too, with basic items only, we decided to give you some inspiration and nostalgia on a plate. Bengali food might be a tough ...

Sometimes, even the most complicated recipes can use cheat codes to make life easier and cooking faster. Unlike our predecessors, we hardly have the time for elaborate techniques. The following three ...

One of the traditional recipes prepared on Kali Puja is Bengali Khichuri, which is like a one-pot meal. This rice recipe is prepared with moong dal, basmati rice and vegetables like cauliflower, peas, ...

This Bengali fried snack made from potatoes goes perfectly with your evening tea or coffee and with monsoon knocking at our doorsteps, there can’t be a better time than now to try it. All you need is: ...

Mishti Doi, which translates to ‘sweet curd’ or yogurt, is a native dessert from the state of Bengal in India. This Mishti Doi recipe by Cooktube can be made with both sugar or jaggery and has a ...

Sukanya Kar Bhowmik came to the United States in 2011, when her husband, Sayan, was transferred from his job in Kolkata, India, to New Jersey. Like many who settle far from home, Kar Bhowmik, a native ...

Says Bethica Das, "There is no better way to end a Bong-style meal than with a yummy Sweet Tomato Chutney. It is traditionally served with fried papad and is very popular on menus for wedding feasts, ...