Jute Mallow Stir Fry – Paat Shak Bhaji (পাট শাক ভাজি)

I am so so so much excited to write and share this recipe with you because for living the last 10 years in Europe I have knew this specific leafy vegetable to be found in Denmark! Yes I am talking about the Jute mallow or in Bangla we call it Paat Shak. It has many …

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Water Spinach Stir Fry – Kolmi Shak Bhaji (কলমি শাক ভাজি)

Kolmi Shak or Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) is one of the most common leafy vegetable in Bangladesh. It is grown next to water areas hence the name and it is mostly grown during summer (in Bangladesh). However in many countries, especially in USA, it is considered as weed, even though the water spinach has lots …

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Long Bean Spread – Borboti Bhorta(বরবটি ভর্তা)

Borboti or Long Bean, was one of the least favorite vegetables when I was a kid! It is not because how it looked like, but mostly because how it was cooked. However, when I myself learned cooking, I discovered that you can make any veggie taste better and change your entire experience if you cook …

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Chitoi pitha with mustard spread and coriander spread

Bangladeshi Rice Cake – Chitoi Pitha (চিতৈ পিঠা)

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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Mustard Leaves Stir Fry – Shorisha Shak Bhaji (সরিষা শাক ভাজি)

Mustard plant is abundant here in Denmark. Thought it never hit me that I can grow some here in my kitchen garden and cook them. Stir fried mustard leaves are very common and healthy meal in Bangladesh. It is full of fibers and vitamins, aids in digestions and constipation. Some may find the leaves taste …

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