Bhorta Recipes for Pohela Boishakh
No Pohela Boishakh plate of panta bhat is complete without bhorta; here are three simple recipes.
No Pohela Boishakh plate of panta bhat is complete without bhorta; here are three simple recipes.
A recipe for fish khoya polao, a rich and fragrant dish of spiced fish on polao cooked with khoya kheer, saffron and nuts.
A simple recipe for watermelon pudding, a chilled dessert made with watermelon juice, sugar, agar agar and lemon juice.
A simple recipe for mola fish chorchori, a traditional Bengali home dish cooked in mustard oil without water.
Three simple pakora recipes, made with lentils, mixed vegetables and green chillies, to serve hot with tea on a cloudy day.
A simple method for sweet and sour tomato and jujube chutney, a favourite with rice or khichuri.
Tangy mango dal is a summer favourite, and the key to soft lentils is adding the green mango only after the dal is almost cooked.
A simple recipe for green mango sharbat, a refreshing summer drink that quenches thirst and keeps the body hydrated.
A light curry of shrimp and bottle gourd leaves, cooked with few spices, makes a nutritious and easily digested dish for hot days.
Green tomato bhaji is a quick, tangy dish that breaks the monotony of daily meals and brings a range of health benefits.
A few simple tricks in cutting, seasoning and frying make begun bhaja (fried aubergine) crisp rather than soft.
A potato sandwich is an easy, light afternoon snack that suits both children and adults.
A simple vegetable korma made with everyday vegetables and a cashew, poppy seed and fried onion paste brings variety to the table.