Poppy seeds or khus khus is an oilseed obtained from poppy. It is used extensively in Bengali and Assamese cuisine, and I have been quite familiar with it since my childhood. It is what we also call posto in Bengali cuisine.…
Time is such a thing. Things which you thought would never change or you could alter about yourself end up being history. If I have to substantiate this with an example, I would use one which is food related. As…
If you follow my recipes, you must have seen this trend where I often post recipes that trigger nostalgia, mostly from my childhood. Today’s recipe is no different. Indian food is so vast, but some basics are the same in…
How many times do you take a bite of a dish that immediately transports you to a beautiful memory of times gone by? I love food that reminds me of my childhood or makes me nostalgic about events. This Assamese…
I am a big fan of eggs. I love eggs and I cannot do without them even for a single day. My father still jokes about how obsessed I was with eggs even as a child. There is this one…
A banana is not just a super fruit. Every part of the banana tree can be used for something or the other. Banana leaves have been used as natural plates to eat food on for generations. The branches of the…
Mushrooms are something I somehow always manage to have in my refrigerator. What’s not to like about them? They are worth devouring, cook in minutes, are low in calories and high in nutrition! And let’s not forget how versatile they…
This is for all you seafood lovers out there! Prawn Malai curry has to be one of the tastiest, creamiest and easiest prawn curry recipes. It is a favorite in Bengali cuisine. I have loved this gravy since a child…
Split chickpeas or Chana is a mouth-watering Indian pulse. It is cooked in different Indian states in different ways. Being an Assamese, I am going to share this wonderful chana dal recipe known as “butor dali” back home. It is…
This pepper chicken recipe is extremely quick and perfect for those days when you just do not have the time or energy to make an elaborate meal. I have made this with boneless chicken breast, which reduces its cook time…
Like most of us, I am also a big fan of potatoes. I love them in all their glory. In Assamese households, potatoes are added to every single dish, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian. We take our potatoes very seriously…
Prawns are so good! Not only are they tasty, but they have a host of health benefits. Prawns are a low-fat source of protein. They are also low in calorie content and offers a rich source of calcium, potassium, and…
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