Khichdi. Khichurdi. Khichuri. No matter how you spell it, this dish–made of rice and dal (lentils)–is the epitome of Indian comfort food. It’s one of the first foods Indian children are given and any aunty will tell you that it is the best food to soothe an aching stomach. Simply put, khichdi is Indian “soul […]
Tag: Bengali Recipes
Fish Pakoras: Spiced Up Fish Fry Recipe {Gluten-Free!}
Today was chilly, rainy, and gloomy. It was the kind of day that requires a steaming glass of chai and a plate full of pakoras (spiced, battered and fried vegetable or meat fritters). My family loves all pakoras–but no one loves them more than my toddler, Arjun. He’s absolutely crazy for them! So much so […]
Easy Indian Shrimp Curry Recipe with Coconut Milk: Chingri Malaikari
This post and recipe for Chingri Malaikari (Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk) originally appeared on my old blog, My Fancy Pantry in 2012. I have updated the recipe here and made changes according to how I currently make this dish. I’ve learned a lot since then, so my recipes and methods have also evolved. I […]