Tag: bengali cuisine

Shrimp in Mustard & Coconut milk gravy/ “Shorshe Chingri”

Shrimp in Mustard & Coconut milk gravy/ “Shorshe Chingri”

Shrimp in Mustard & Coconut milk gravy/Shorshe Chingri has a taste that is unique to Bengal. The subtle sweetness of coconut milk with a hint of heat from the mustard, green chillies and mustard oil is the signature of this dish. One of my favourite …

Begun Basanti

Begun Basanti

Like every other aspect of our lives and personalities, our mothers have a deep influence on our tastes and culinary preferences. My mom is the reason why I am so enamored by Bengali cuisine. Every other day I had a chance to enjoy various versions …

Bottle Gourd with Shrimp Curry/ (Lau Chingri)

Bottle Gourd with Shrimp Curry/ (Lau Chingri)

Generally speaking, there is an inherent advantage of growing up close to a water body. Guess what? Fish & Shrimp! I grew up in a little town on the banks of river Hooghly (a tributary of river Ganges which you might be more familiar with). …