I created this dish for my father. He loved recipes that were authentic in style but had been tweaked by me. I used to buy store-bought g...

Lentils have their champions in a household. I am a fan of the yellow split moong lentils especially when pairing them with vegetables. H...

This recipe was kindly shared by my friend Shapna. Her written instructions reminded me of ones my mother used to send to help me fend fo...

This delicately seasoned recipe is an heirloom in the Bengali collection of classics. It is a comforting, beloved way to savor new potato...

The first time my mother visited me after I had moved to the U.S. was when I was graduating from business school. Mom stayed with my love...

Try to get the large shrimp, often sold in the supermarkets as colossal shrimp, for this recipe. As always, it is better to try to buy wi...

There are several variations of kababs in the Indian culinary repertoire. In my Bengali variation, I add mustard oil to the marinade and ...

If you only thought you could purchase pre-made seasonings, you'll think again when you see this easy recipe for Cumin-Coriander Powder! The easy seasoning recipe uses just two ingredients and won't take long to prepare, either. The result is a taste that is quite different from a prepackaged box of seasoning that may have been sitting on the grocery store's shelf for months. This powder can be used in a number of different dishes, including the author's recipe for Saffron Rice with Meatballs. You will love having a jar of this seasoning on hand!

It is worth noting that there are several variations of this fragrant spice blend across India. The Bengali garam masala is simpler that ...

Every existence—no matter how simple—is in some way tinged with the myriad flavors of life. This is often a composition of sweet, sour, b...

This delicate creamy white paste makes a lovely-tasting addition to foods. Soaking the seeds in warm water makes the difference. The seed...

This essential wet spice blend is integral to most Bengali cooking. It takes the form of curry powder in other idian cooking or is simila...