Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
On July 6, 2016 by Meghalee DasJalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is a delicious and filling quickbread made with cornmeal, and jalapenos for the extra kick. It is a great dish for potucks and freezes well too.
Dried Bombay Duck or Lotka/Loitta Shutki
On January 18, 2015 by Meghalee DasShutki or dried fish gets very extreme reactions from people; you either can’t stand to be near it because of its strong smell or you love it with all your heart. I fall in the second category. Just like there are hundreds of ways of cooking fish, there are many recipes for dried fish too,
Kheer Kadam
On January 15, 2015 by Meghalee DasKheer Kadam or Kadamba is a three-layered Indian sweet named after the fragrant Kadamba flower, with milk solids on top and a rasgulla in the middle.
Fruit Cream
On January 13, 2015 by Meghalee DasFruit Cream is a dessert made of layers of crumbled biscuits/sweet crackers, whipped cream, assorted fruits and nuts and breadcrumbs.
Tilor Laru or Sesame Seeds Sweets
On January 12, 2015 by Meghalee DasTilor Laru or Black Sesame Seeds Sweets are made of melted jaggery and roasted sesame seeds shaped into small balls, popular during Sankranti and Uruka.
Sufganiyot or Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts
On December 23, 2014 by Meghalee DasSufganiyot are jelly-filled round doughnuts, traditionally prepared during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah
Hasselback Potatoes with Herb Butter
On December 18, 2014 by Meghalee DasHasselback Potatoes or Accordion Potatoes are known for the unique way the slices fan out and are baked till they have crispy skins and moist insides.
Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts
On December 17, 2014 by Meghalee DasBasil Pesto is an Italian sauce or condiment, with the strong tastes of basil and garlic complemented with the light flavors of olive oil and pine nuts.
Chocolate Fudge
On December 16, 2014 by Meghalee DasChocolate Fudge is one of the many varieties of fudge, a semi-soft, creamy confectionery usually made with chocolate.
Chicken Biryani
On September 20, 2014 by Meghalee DasChicken Biryani is a popular rice dish, where long grained Basmati rice is cooked with a variety of aromatic spices and some kind of meat, usually chicken, mutton or lamb.