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Hi, I’m Jessy! This blog and the recipes found here are a representation of my hybrid identity--a mix of both South Asian and American. Hope you enjoy exploring my world of fusion!

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This recipe is for a big batch, so scale the recip

This recipe is for a big batch, so scale the recipe as needed. I got 3 packs of lamb racks from @costco and cut them into individual chops. This curry comes out so incredibly flavorful and delicious. Hope you guys love it!

🔸LAMB CHOP BHUNA🔸

24 pcs lamb chops (abt 3.5 lbs)
1/2 cup oil
2 tbsp ghee
1 cup sliced onions
Whole spices:
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp jeera
5-7 cardamom
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp whole black peppers
2 cloves
1/2 cup onion paste
2 tbsp garlic paste
2 tbsp ginger paste
Powder spices:
1 tbsp salt (adjust)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp kashmiri red chili powder
1 tbsp red chili powder
1.5 tbsp coriander
1.5 tbsp cumin
1/2 tsp garam masala
3 Roma tomatoes
7-8 green chilies
A handful of chopped cilantro
A pinch of freshly ground cumin powder

👉 Clean lamb chops well with lemon juice and water, drain, and pat dry.
👉 In a pot, heat oil + ghee and stir fry the onion until golden. Add the whole spices and stir fry for another minute.
👉 Add onion paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, and the powder spices. Sauté until the oil separates and sizzles.
👉 Add 3 Roma tomatoes and cook down for another 3-4 minutes. Add a splash of water if the masala starts to stick to the pot.
👉 Add lamb chops and sauté uncovered on medium/high heat for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
👉 Add 3 cups water, and cook on medium heat for about 1 hour. Add more water if the gravy starts to dry up too much. Cook until the meat is tender and the gravy is thick. Adjust salt as needed.
👉 Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground cumin powder, green chilies, and chopped cilantro.

Enjoy with hot rice!

#lambchop #lambchopbhuna #curry #lambchopcurry #desifood #bengalifood #indianfood #bangladeshifood

Let’s face it, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey can

Let’s face it, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey can be pretty daunting. But years of experience has given me confidence and I wanna share my methods with you. There are a million ways to cook a whole turkey, and this is my way 🧡

#thanksgiving #thanksgiving2024 #thanksgivingturkey #turkeybrine #roastturkey

Let’s face it, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey can

Let’s face it, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey can be pretty daunting. But years of experience has given me confidence and I wanna share my methods with you. There are a million ways to cook a whole turkey, and this is my way 🧡

#thanksgiving #thanksgiving2024 #thanksgivingturkey #turkeybrine #roastturkey

Let’s face it, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey can

Let’s face it, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey can be pretty daunting. But years of experience has given me confidence and I wanna share my methods with you. There are a million ways to cook a whole turkey, and this is my way 🧡

#thanksgiving #thanksgiving2024 #thanksgivingturkey #turkeybrine #roastturkey

Friendsgiving 2024 spread 🧡 Thankful for all m

Friendsgiving 2024 spread 🧡

Thankful for all my friends who helped pull this together and create a memorable night for sure!

#friendsgiving #thanksgiving #thanksgiving2024 #thanksgivingtablescape #tablescape

I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a Yeme

I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a Yemeni coffee shop in my neck of the woods! The coffee plus snacks are always a treat, and I was surprised to see how HUGE this location is. Perfect for group hangouts. Qahwah House in Westbury (LI) grand opening November 8!

Things to try:
•Pistachio latte
•Maple walnut latte
•Khaliat alnahl (it’s a crime to leave without this)

@qahwah_house

#qahwahhouse #qahwahhousewestbury #yemenicoffee #arabiccoffee

🔸Tandoori Chicken Biryani🔸 Chicken marinade

🔸Tandoori Chicken Biryani🔸

Chicken marinade:
10 pcs chicken legs and thighs
1.5 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
Spices:
1 tsp salt (adjust)
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chili powder (adjust)
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 cup yogurt
3 tbsp tandoori paste
Juice of 1/2 a lemon

👉Marinate chicken with all the ingredients above.
👉In a pot, heat 1/4 cup oil + 1 tbsp ghee and sauté 2 cups thinly sliced onions until golden.
👉Add chicken, mix well, and sauté uncovered for 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently. When the chicken starts to look opaque, cover and let cook. Liquid will release from the chicken, then start to get absorbed back in.
👉When the chicken is cooked through and the liquid has reduced to a thick gravy, add 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp kewra, and a pinch of kasuri methi.

Rice:
👉While you’re cooking the chicken, soak 3 cups basmati rice for 30 mins, then wash and drain.
👉Bring a large pot of water to boil and add:
2 bay leaves
4 cardamom pods
10-12 whole black peppers
2 cloves
2 medium sticks cinnamon
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp oil
1.5 tbsp salt (adjust)
👉Add the soaked rice and bring it back to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes. The rice should be about 75% cooked at this point. Test this by pressing a grain of rice between your fingers; it should easily split into two.
👉Drain the rice in a strainer. Add 1 tbsp ghee and gently toss with the rice.

👉Prep fried onions for layering. Fry 2 cups sliced onions in 1/4 cup oil + 1 tbsp ghee. Also prep chopped cilantro and green chilies.

👉Remove 1/3 of the chicken from the pot. In the same pot, layer the components like this: chicken, rice, fried onions, cilantro, green chilies. Repeat 2 more times.
👉Cover with foil, place lid, and steam in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes.
👉Gently stir to fluff up the biryani. Enjoy hot!
🧡

#biryani #chickenbiryani #tandoorichicken #desicooking #bengalicooking #indiancooking #bengalirecipes #bangladeshifood #dinnerideas

Hey halal restaurant hunters, add this one to your

Hey halal restaurant hunters, add this one to your list:

📍Fevy’s
Korean fried chicken + more
100% zabiha halal
Located in Maspeth (Queens), NY
@fevyschicken

(invited)

#Koreanfriedchicken #nychalalrestaurants #halalrestaurant #halalfoodies #muslimfoodies

Idk about you but sometimes I just NEED that Benga

Idk about you but sometimes I just NEED that Bengali curry fix. But when I’m feeling lazy or I’m pressed for time, I make this easy sheet pan Bengali chicken that gives me all the same flavors, minus the effort. Some daal on the side and a squeeze of lemon, and my craving is satisfied 😌

🔸OVEN BAKED BENGALI CHICKEN 🔸

•About 20 pcs chicken legs and thighs, skinless
•1 tbsp ginger paste
•1 tbsp garlic paste
•1.5 tsp salt (adjust)
•1 tsp turmeric
•1 tsp red chili powder (adjust)
•1 tsp coriander
•1 tsp cumin
•1/2 tsp garam masala
•2 tbsp yogurt
•1/4 cup cooking oil

👉 Wash and drain chicken.
👉 Make a marinade with all the ingredients listed above. Pour over the chicken, mix well, and let marinate for as long as time allows.
👉 Transfer the chicken onto a lined sheet pan (spray with oil first). Spread the chicken out so there’s no overlap.
👉 Bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, basting halfway.
👉 Broil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from oven.
👉 Baste again while the chicken is still hot. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Enjoy with rice, daal, and a squeeze of lemon 🙂

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#bengalichicken #chickencurry #bakedchicken #bengalicooking #bangladeshicooking #bengalifood #bangladeshifood

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