CropsLeafy Greens Pakora for Tea on a Rainy Afternoon: A Recipe
Crisp pakoras made from any leafy greens, such as spinach, red amaranth or Malabar spinach, make an easy snack with tea on a rainy afternoon.
CropsCrisp pakoras made from any leafy greens, such as spinach, red amaranth or Malabar spinach, make an easy snack with tea on a rainy afternoon.
CropsAdding a cashew paste to egg bhuna gives the familiar dish a richer, more festive flavour.
LivestockEgg halwa, made with eggs, milk, sugar and ghee, is a quick home dessert with a different taste from the usual halwa.
CropsLentils and chicken together make a tasty, nutritious soup that keeps you full, needs few ingredients and can be made at home in a short time.
CropsSemolina and vegetable pancakes, made without oil, are a healthy and tasty alternative to fried snacks with afternoon tea or for breakfast.
VegetablesTender ash gourd, now easy to find in the markets, makes a rich curry with prawns and coconut milk.
VegetablesTaro corms, plentiful in the monsoon, taste even better cooked with prawns, and the pairing is also rich in nutrients.
FruitsDragon fruit blended with cold milk, sugar or honey and crushed ice makes a quick, nutritious milkshake for hot days.
VegetablesTaro leaves and prawns come together in a quick, nutritious Bengali dish that is best served with hot rice.
FruitsJackfruit seeds add a nutty taste to a simple chicken curry that goes well with hot rice, polao or roti.
VegetablesPotato nuggets, crisp outside and soft inside, make a cheap and quick alternative to chicken nuggets for afternoon tea.
VegetablesHilsa rubbed raw with onion, spices and mustard oil, then cooked gently with green chillies, makes a quick monsoon dish for hot rice.
LivestockWith a little time, a few simple ingredients and some care, restaurant-style broiler chicken shawarma can be made at home.