Desi, Global & Fusion Recipes
About Bangladeshi Chicken Curry Chicken Curry is comfort food for so many people around the world. It’s humble, nostalgic, utilitarian, and soul satisfying. There are countless varieties of chicken curry, depending on what region you’re from. This dish is specific to Bangladesh. This is the …
What is Beef Tehari? Beef Tehari is an authentic Bangladeshi beef and rice dish that’s filled with the aromas of mustard oil and green chilies. It’s a one dish meal that hardly needs any accompaniments. It differs from biryani in the sense that biryani is …
What is Laal Shaag? Laal shaag is a type of spinach that is distinct for its “red” hue. Red is in quotes because it’s more magenta if you ask me. The leaves turn darker when cooked, but the stems retain their beautiful color. Laal shaag …
What is Tikka Masala? Tikka masala is a spiced gravy dish made popular by South Asian chefs living abroad. It uses typical South Asian cooking techniques but is adjusted to cater to a global population. Nowadays, tikka masala graces the pages of almost every Indian …
What is Paya? Paya is a soupy curry in Bangladeshi cuisine made with cow trotters. This may seem strange from a Eurocentric viewpoint, but it’s a delicacy in many South Asian cultures. Different regions in South Asia have their own versions of this dish with …