According to the Bengali calender, now its the month of Taal (Asian Palm or Borassus flabellifer). The month is called Bhadra (ভাদ্র) and it is so hot and humid that we say Taal Paka Gorom (তাল পাকা গরম), which means that the weather is so hot that it will even mature and ripen the Taal. Like this we Bengalis have many idioms connected with this fruit and even rhymes and stories.
According to the Bengali calender, now its the month of Taal (Asian Palm or Borassus flabellifer). The month is called Bhadra (ভাদ্র) and it is so hot and humid that we say Taal Paka Gorom (তাল পাকা গরম), which means that the weather is so hot that it will even mature and ripen the Taal. Like this we Bengalis have many idioms connected with this fruit and even rhymes and stories.
Well, it is raining again in Copenhagen...long gloomy days, with chilled wind, nothing will make this kind of days better unless you have jhal muri with dudh cha! You may wonder what is jhal muri and what is dudh cha? Jhal means spicy and muri is puffed rice- so literally jhal muri means spicy puffed …
Chitoi Pitha is the most common pitha/cake to be making in Bangladesh during winter. It is made from rice flour, especially after harvesting new rice, the peasant families make this pitha to be eaten with various veggies spread/bhorrta or even new jaggery/gur. It is super healthy, no oil needed to make this and also it …
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What would be the best tea time snack in the gloomy weather? Something that crispy, umami and goes perfectly well with ginger tea or lemon tea? Yes it is Nimki, crispy, easy to make and perfect for a evening snack! There's many version of Nimki in Bangladesh, but today I will make the easiest one. …
Continue reading Crispy Nimki – Muchmuche Nimki (মুচমুচে নিমকি)
We all love patty. They pair perfectly with burgers or can be eaten separately dipped with spicy sauces and salads on the side...Don't they add a bit extra joy to your meal? Today I will share a delicious and super crunchy patty recipe...well, it is not exactly as thick as patty because we eat it …
Continue reading Crunchy Lentil Fritter – Peyaju (পেঁয়াজু/ পেঁয়াজি)
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