Handsdown my favorite Bengali dish is Channa Dal. The rich, nutty, spicy and sweet crunch of the dal, coconut and raisins will astonish you. I promise there will be no leftovers.
It’s no secret that I’ve been a recent convert to cooking. I blame New York and it’s mysterious “it’s cheaper to order take-out food than grocery shop” culture. Since moving to Brooklyn and gaining a human size kitchen and access to THREE, yes you read it, THREE grocery stores, I have become semi-obsessed with cooking.…
Hello Everyone! Brrrr. It’s cold in here. *** Mentally starts improving the chorus from Bring It On *** But seriously, it is definitely Fall in Brooklyn. I’m currently huddled around some tea (no surprise), wearing several layers and debating whether to acknowledge the cold by turning on the heat. Hint: I am in denial. It’s been…
These days, one-pot meals make up the bulk of what we cook at home. This recipe from Completely Delicious is light, flavorful, and was a welcome break from our typical one-pot meals. I’ve made this a couple times this summer, and thought you might enjoy. – Aheli