#toc2 - Paat Shaag / Shaak literally translates to Jute Leaves and is commonly found and relished in West Bengal and Bangladesh. The leaves are slightly slimy in texture and only the tender ones are used for cooking. It turns out very yummy and is best relished with hot steamed rice. The greens are cooked in many ways. At times it is cooked on its own or with veggies like potato, red pumpkin or eggplant. It is usually found during summer & monsoon. I have heard a lot about this particular green leafy veggie, but so far was not able to lay my hands on them. However, few days ago I was able to spot them in a supermarket here and so decided to give it a try. This is quite a rare dish, usually not served in any restaurants. The new generation is not much aware of this cuisine and it remains purely a homemade delicacy usually cooked by our mothers and grandmothers.

#greenveg - This is my version of Kolmi Shaag (water spinach) cooked in a traditional homemade Bengali style. It can be cooked with eggplants or potatoes, but here I cooked with boiled & cubed raw banana. I also added fried and roughly crushed vadi to the end product for some crunch. It is best had with some plain steamed rice and a tsp. of ghee makes it more yummy. It can also be had with phulkas.

#greenveg - Here is a simple, yet delicious methi leaves stir fry with split moong dal. I cooked it with a tempering of panch phoron in mustard oil. I also added some vadi / dried lentil dumplings to add a crunch to the dish. I finished it off with kasundi for a mustardy taste and flavour. It is prepared dry to enjoy either with plain steamed rice or with chapatis.

#greenvegThis healthy recipe is quite delicious and very simple to prepare.It requires a few ingredients.It is very popular all over West Bengal.This is one way of cooking healthy Amaranth leaves.Green Amaranth leaves are extremely nutritious and rich in fiber,protein, vitamins and folic acid.So these foraged green vegetables are always fun to cook.It pairs well with hot steamed rice.Do try this at home.

This is a just a simple stir fry recipe prepared with okra & dried white peas. They are an excellent side dish with any form of rice or chapattis. The tempering is of some aromatic panch phoron and the usual dry spices. Nothing fancy, but taste is yummy. So please go ahead and prepare this amazing stir fry dish if you are looking for something easy and quick.

Carrot as we all know is rich in Vitamin A and is a powerful cleansing food. It is good for the eyes and the skin. This is the best dish for Kids Lunch Box. To enjoy the full nutritional benefits of carrot, it should be taken raw in the form of salads or just boiled or steamed. Many important minerals are lost, if it is over cooked. Today let us learn how to make a simple and healthy carrot stir fry (without onions, garlic or masala) with this easy stir fry recipe.

#flavour4 #Week4 #SpicyBeef Tripe is a type of edible lining from the Cow stomach which is called "Bhuri" in Bengali language.We Bangladeshi people, prepare a traditional delicious stir fry recipe with it especially during the Eid after qurbani.It's one of my favorite Recipe. You can eat this stir fry with steamed rice , bread, paratha whatever you want.Let's cook this traditional Bengali delicacy. 😊

Without a doubt, this is my favourite new dish. Not only is it a breeze to make, it also hits all the notes you want in a stir fry. Salty, spicy, sweet, beefy, and totally delicious. As written below, this stir fry will give you a nice amount of warm, chili heat. If you want more bang, simply add another teaspoonful of sambal. One thing you shouldn't forget, though, is plenty of steamed rice to serve alongside.

A quick and easy stir fry for a weeknight meal. Add cashews or peanuts, and it's practically Kung Pao. :)If you're going to have steamed rice, best to get it going before you start the stir fry.

#dinnerBeef Tripe is a type of edible lining from the Cow stomach which is called "Bhuri" in Bengali language.We Bangladeshi people, prepare a traditional delicious stir fry recipe with it especially during the Eid after qurbani.It's one of my favorite Recipe. You can eat this stir fry with steamed rice , bread, paratha whatever you want. Let's cook this traditional Bengali delicacy. Take Love from my country- Bangladesh 😊.

#greenveg - This is a very simple and a quick spinach stir fry if you want to add some greens to your platter. Cooked with very few ingredients, this iron & calcium rich greens can be had either with chapatis or rice.

Sometimes I crave for the sesame flavor... This stir fry is so simple and yet tasty. Pechay, garlic and sesame oil go so well together. Good for you too!