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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Red Amaranth Stir Fry – Lal Shak Bhaji (লাল শাক ভাজি)

I never thought that I would grow Lal Shak in my own kitchen garden, harvest them and eat them while living in Denmark! I tried to grow them before but the mission was failed. This year, even though the summer was too wet, the Lal shak (red amaranth) grew in my small garden and I …

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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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