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Bangladeshi Chicken Curry

Bangladeshi Chicken Curry

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 

Beef Paya (Cow Trotters Curry)

Beef Paya (Cow Trotters Curry)

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 

Tomatillos with Shrimp

Tomatillos with Shrimp

About Tomatillos with Shrimp Tomatillos are part of the tomato family, originating in Mexico. It’s a common ingredient in many Mexican dishes, namely salsa verde. There are no traditional Bengali recipes with tomatillos as it’s not found in that part of the world, but you 

Chicken Kofta Coconut Curry

Chicken Kofta Coconut Curry

About Chicken Kofta Coconut Curry This dish is a special one because although it has the familiar feel of a curry, it still has a touch of something unique and exotic. It’s perfect to serve to guests for a “wow” reaction, or to enjoy at 

Chicken Jalfrezi (Desi Chinese Style)

Chicken Jalfrezi (Desi Chinese Style)

What is Jalfrezi? Jalfrezi is a Bengali/Indian curry that is distinct from other curries because of its thick, dry, tomato-based gravy. It was influenced by the Chinese cooking technique of stir frying, so this dish comes together faster than a typical South Asian braised curry.