I am writing a post after a few weeks because during this period I was busy for migration of my web host activities and preparation for my new niche blog. So I failed to share this post on time. Actually had this awesome lunch on the day of International mother tongue day which is 21st of February. It has a history and that too related to our own Bengali language. So I chose to have this awesome Bengali menu for lunch. The whole lunch menu is based on posto. Do you know posto? It is also known as poppy seeds in English and khuskhus in Hindi. [Read more…] about Had awesome posto special lunch when posto is Rs 2000 per Kg
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Egg biryani with potato; Kolkata style aloo dim biriyani
This is my favourite comfort food. It is really a special meal. But you can have it daily basis. Yes, I am talking about egg biryani, more particularly Kolkata style aloo dim biriyani. No, I did not write biriyani by mistake. In West Bengal, we call it Biriyani instead of biryani. Particularly in Kolkata, here potato and biryani are inseparable. In West Bengal, many people will raise their eyebrows if you serve biryani without potatoes. People may think that the cook can not make biryani properly. So whether it is chicken biryani or mutton biryani, eggs & potatoes are common in biriyani. Nowadays even people prefer egg biryani with potatoes. Yes, there are people who can imagine biryani without chicken & mutton. [Read more…] about Egg biryani with potato; Kolkata style aloo dim biriyani
Radhuni spice in English; Radhuni seeds in English
Radhuni is a popular spice in West Bengal as well as Bangladesh. This spice is widely used in Bengali cuisine. It is hardly used in other parts of the country. Its fresh leaves are used as herbs in Thailand. So if you are living outside Bengal then you may face difficulties to get this spice. This spice has a strong smell and one or two pinches are enough a dish. It is often used in Bengali spice mixture panch phoron in some parts of this region. This spice is known as radhuni in West Bengal & Bangladesh. But do you know what is it called in English? What is radhuni seed in English? [Read more…] about Radhuni spice in English; Radhuni seeds in English
Posto meaning in English; Bengali Posto dana in English
Posto dana is an uncommon & popular oilseed. It is uncommon because it is not widely used in food and many people did not even taste it in their whole life. This oilseed does not exist in many people’s life. You can show those seeds to people from different communities. You will notice that many people could not identify it. It is popular because it is used widely in traditional dishes. Bengali people also use it to make various traditional dishes. It is nutritious. But how many of you know what is called posto dana in English? Do you know posto meaning in English? Many people know and many people do not know this. It is truly an uncommon popular oilseed. [Read more…] about Posto meaning in English; Bengali Posto dana in English
Various types of Kochu in English; English meaning of kochu
Kochu is a popular vegetable in West Bengal, Bangladesh and some parts of its neighbouring states. There are various types of kochu available in the region. Some types of kochu is also popular in various countries across the world. Almost every part of this plant is edible. It is very easy to grow and almost without any care anybody can grow in the backyard. This vegetable is also very nutritious. It contains a lot of important vitamins as well as minerals. But sometimes consumption of this plant may cause of itchy throat. It is due to the presence of calcium oxalate in this plant. But if you get good quality vegetable and cook it properly. Then you won’t face such a problem. That is why many people use it to make so many delicious dishes. Okay, now what is kochu in English? Do you know the English meaning of kochu? [Read more…] about Various types of Kochu in English; English meaning of kochu