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Pakhala ,a Summer Soul Food

“Pakhala” For many of you this word must be out of your food dictionary. This is an authentic preparation from Odisha to get rid from the Scorching summer heat. A soul food for Odias which is found almost in every house on a Summer Day. I have been asked by many people about this.You can find this dish at Puri Jagannath temple though it’s not a part of offerings to Lord Jagannath. How it’s prepared ?

Rasagolla ,Queen of Desserts

The festive season brings a spirit of celebrating life with changing rhythm of the seasons. After the two day celebration of Holi ,it’s time for dyeing Easter eggs. Easter is the time when nature begins to awaken .Summer breeze starts it’s effect on our body . It’s difficult to get out in the sun these days ,making me to wait eagerly for the evening air to arrive .

“Chingudi Besara ” , An Authenticate Preparation with Prawn

Warm Greetings to all. Today the sun shines after a week long rain here .Whatever may be ,Bangalore climate has it’s own distinct charm ,pleasant always. Happy to share that recently i did a Christian Wedding photography assignment . It was my first experience to shoot a Christian bride in her gorgeous gown. Today i am sharing a recipe of my Mom’s ,an authenticate preparation with fresh Prawn.

Indian Potato Curry Recipe | Aloo-Dum Recipe

Aloo-dum or dum-aloo , call it as you wish. This particular dish i am sharing today is the Alor dum that a bengali enjoy with loochi or as a spicy chat adding few common things to the dish like chopped fresh red-onion..lemon juice and black-salt etc.The same chat is famous in Orissa too. I remember in my school days , when a person used to sell this made of tiny baby potatoes , but that was cooked with very less spice. This recipe what my granny makes for us when we visit her.Being a bengali , she is a very…

Fish Head Curry Recipe | Cabbage With Fish Head

Rohu and Catla are the two common fish that are eaten in Odisha. But do you know they cook that big fish head too!! Usually in a wedding function it’s a must for the lunch if fish is cooked for the diner party .While some enjoy them as deep fried ,some cook those fried heads with vegetables. My mom mostly makes a cabbage curry using fried fish head which is served as a dry item for the lunch.

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