You might need to buy:
  • Tuvar dal – 2 cups
  • Sambar powder – 3 tbsp
  • Tamarind – 1 small ball
  • Hing powder – 2 small pinches
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder – a pinch
  • Chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves – 6-7 leaves
  • Salt to taste
Belongs to anadnab18 Fried Chicken 
You might need to buy:
  • Chicken : 750 gm
  • Onion paste : 2 pieces
  • Ginger paste : 1 tsp
  • Garlic paste : 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
  • Nutmeg powder : 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder : 1 tsp
  • Egg : 2 pieces
  • Salt to taste : to taste
  • Oil : for deep fry
  • Black pepper : 1 sp
Belongs to anadnab18 Keema Chop 
You might need to buy:
  • Turmeric powder – 1 pich
  • Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  • Bread crumbs – as required to coat the chops/cutlets
  • Egg – 1
  • Salt – to taste
  • Water – 1 cup
Belongs to anadnab18 Palak Chicken  
You might need to buy:
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Garlic-ginger paste – 1 tsp
  • Tomato – 1 medium
  • Chicken – 500 gms
  • Cumin powder -1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar – a pinch
  • Oil – 1 tsp
You might need to buy:
  • chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • toasted and ground cumin seeds
  • fresh juice from 1 lime
  • breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil

Affordable chuck roast is a great choice for stews because it becomes tender and flavorful as it simmers. Cutting the meat into small pieces shortens the cooking time.

You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • egg noodles
  • finely chopped fresh parsley
  • red-wine vinegar
Belongs to anadnab18 MACHER KALIA 

MACHER KALIA – A Bengali fish curry cooked in a lightly spiced gravy of onions and tomatoes

Read more: http://www.weavethousandflavors.com/2010/05/macher-kalia-a-bengali-fish-curry.html#ixzz27mWYV6xN
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You might need to buy:
  • Grass Carp or Tilapia steaks/ fillets
  • large chopped Onion
  • diced Tomato
  • medium Potatoes
  • fresh or frozen Peas
  • Salt
  • red chilly powder
  • Turmeric Powder
  • whole Cardamom pods
  • 'ghee'
  • - 2 1/2 cups water
  • Bengali Gram Masala -
  • cardamom pods
  • 1/2" cinnamon bark
  • For Marinade:
  • salt
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Preparation
  • Fish: Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric powder.
  • Onion - Finely chop a large onion
  • Tomato - Wash and dice. Leave skin on.
  • Potatoes - Peel and slice in 1/4" thick slices. Immerse in a bowl of water till ready to use.
  • Cilantro - Wash and chop. Immerse in a bowl of water till ready to use. Any soil or dirt will settle to the bottom of the bowl.
  • Bengali Garam Masala - Roast the spices on medium heat till the sent of spices fill the air for about 30 seconds - a minute. Remove to a bowl and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Grind to a powder in a coffee grinder. Set aside.

Bengali Veg Moong Dal is most popular dal among Bengalis. It is the combination of moong dal & vegetables. It is tasty & healthy too.

You might need to buy:
  • 1. Sona Moong Dal : 200 gm
  • 8. Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
  • 9. Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
  • 10. Sugar : 1/2 tsp
  • 11. Salt : to taste
  • 12. Oil : 1 tbsp
  • 13. Ginger paste : 1 tsp
  • 14. Green peas : 1/2 cup
  • 15. Ghee : 1 tbsp
Belongs to anadnab18 Chicken Kasha2 

Chicken Kasha is an authentic Bengali recipe. This delicious & mouth-watering dish is so simple & easy to cook.

You might need to buy:
  • 1. Chicken : 500 gm
  • 3. Garlic paste : 1 tbsp
  • 4. Ginger paste : 1 tbsp
  • 5. Tomato puree : 1/2 cup
  • 11. Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
  • 12. Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
  • 13. Salt : to taste
  • 14. Oil : as required
  • 15. Curd : 1/2 cup
  • 16. Sugar : 1/2 tsp
  • 17. Nutmeg powder : 1 tsp
  • 18. Mace powder : 1 tsp
Belongs to anadnab18 Aloo Paratha 

Aloo Paratha is a popular breakfast recipe. It is a fantastic dish for children.

You might need to buy:
  • 1. Flour : 500 gm
  • 4. Garlic paste : 1 tsp
  • 5. Green Chillies : 5 pieces
  • 6. Sugar : 1/2 tsp
  • 7. Salt : to taste
  • 8. Refined oil : as required
  • 9. Hot water : as required