Author Archives: Amrita Dasgupta - Page 8
Baked Aubergines in a Sauce
Aubergine fritters are a favourite starter, street food or snack for the Bengali, while the rest of the world seems to make mixed vegetables or salads out of aubergines. Since…
Eggless Orange Cake
This is a guest post from my friend Vrinda Varma. I am always on the look out for good recipes and Vrinda's first attempt at baking became the first guest…
Pancakes with Spicy Prawn Filling
I love the versatility of a humble pancake. Savoury pancakes with different fillings and crepes dripping with chocolate! A pancake could be your breakfast, lunch, dessert and dinner. They could…
Curry Cravings in London
In my two years in London, there was one trip I religiously made every other weekend. I researched and visited a curry house, Indian restaurant, Pakistani restaurant etc. to find…
A Trifle summery
Trifle puddings are the easiest desserts that even children can make. It is also one of the commonest desserts. However, like everyone else, I too have my favourite recipe. My…
Fish in coconut milk and mustard gravy
Fish is one of the staples at the Bengali's table. Chicken and mutton are delicacies for special occasions. Although, chicken has become quite popular with the younger generations, fish hasn't…
Spinach and Potato Fritters
The spinach and potato fries are a Bengali delicacy that is much loved. Every family has their own method of preparing it, but they all eat it with rice. In…
Turkey in Green Sauce
Spinach for me is a very versatile vegetable. It has plenty of nutrients and can be used in a sauce, eaten in a salad and cooked in numerous preparations. My…
Mustard Plaice
Steamed, cooked or baked fish in mustard sauce is a typical favourite of the Bengali cuisine. Traditional fishes used for this preparation are Bhetki (also known as Asian seabass), Pomfret(this is…
The Bengali Fish Curry
This is a traditional recipe for cooking Carp (a species of fish) in West Bengal, India. In the UK, Carp fishing is for sports only. So, I usually make my…