Gujiya
On March 16, 2014 by Meghalee DasGujiya is a fried sweet dumpling, stuffed with crumbled milk solids, grated coconut, nuts and raisins, and very popular during the Indian festival of Holi.
Meat Stuffed Potato Croquettes
On March 12, 2014 by Meghalee DasMeat stuffed potato croquettes are crispy, fried snacks consisting of an outer shell of mashed potatoes, stuffed with cooked ground meat.
Lauki Halwa or Bottle Gourd Pudding
On February 19, 2014 by Meghalee DasLauki Halwa is thick and creamy dessert, where grated bottle gourd is cooked with dried fruits, clarified butter, sugar and milk.
Apple Crisp
On February 14, 2014 by Meghalee DasApple Crisp or Apple Crumble consists of baked apples topped with a crisp oatmeal, flour and brown sugar crust. Surprise your valentine with this very easy and delicious dessert.
Sushi Basics for Beginners
On February 10, 2014 by Meghalee DasA beginner’s guide to eating sushi and a brief description of the basic varieties — maki, nigiri and sashimi.
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
On January 20, 2014 by Meghalee DasVegan chocolate cupcakes have all the delicious goodness of regular cupcakes, without the use of eggs and milk. Make them even more moist and tasty by filling them with jam or jelly of your choice. I used homemade blueberry jam.
Milk Cake Indian Sweet
On July 26, 2013 by Meghalee DasMilk cake is a mouthwatering and popular Indian sweet, where milk solids, whey, butter and sugar are cooked together, cooled and cut into rectangular pieces.
Asian Style Rainbow Trout
On July 25, 2013 by Meghalee DasAsian Style Rainbow Trout consists of basic Asian ingredients, where trout fillet are marinated in soy sauce, salt and pepper, and fried with ginger, garlic, shallots and green onions in sesame oil.
Tel Maach or Spicy Fried Fish Curry
On July 24, 2013 by Meghalee DasTel Maach refers to any recipe where the fish is fried and then cooked in a mustard oil-based gravy, ‘tel’ meaning oil. It is a popular Bengali fish curry, where the gravy is full of spices, onions, ginger and garlic
Green Plantain Curry or Kaach Kolar Kofta
On July 23, 2013 by Meghalee DasGreen Plantain Curry or Kaach Kolar Kofta consists of small balls made out of boiled and mashed plantains and potatoes, which are then cooked in a simple gravy with spices.