Chingri Maachher Kalia (Prawn/fish kalia – an authentic Bengali recipe)

Hello & am back! After a few days of being MIA (missing in action, silly!) I decided to do a special recipe today. That too for the coming puja/festival season.

There’s Ganesh Chathurti round the corner and this long span pujas are just perfect for trying out new recipes or elaborate meals ideas.
Also,not to forget the Durga Puja craze is already on..In Bengal, this is like the biggest gala that goes on for several days but the preparation is no less extravagant.
Be it Pandal-making, Shopping for the festival days or planning trips in & outside Hometown..its a fun riot!

So, I thought why not go with the Bengal -Bengali theme & opt for a quick,delicious authentic recipe of machher Kalia.
Now, Kalia is most commonly made with big varieties of fishes/Carps etc. but Prawn/Chingri Kalia is just as drool worthy!
I cant explain how much I love this particular dish.

 

The colour is fetching & the flavours so balanced. You dont get a strong hit of any spice in particular…the fish/Prawn & the bite size potatoes if well cooked, tastes like heaven in mouth!

If you have guests coming , be it sudden or pre-planned, make this as a Durga Puja special dish or festival themed authentic Bengali cuisine. It will be a hit!
You may also try Prawn Butter masala,

Prawn Butter Masala~ spoil yourself with this recipe!

any chicken dish or a Vegetarian option like Soya, may be?! 
The best part being, going wrong with this dish is very unlikely.
Its so safe & simple but the look or taste contradicts the fact!

Dont forget to check out other vegetarian & non-vegetarian options to try this Puja season for dinner/Lunch, snacks/starter!

Moong/Mug Dal er khasta Barfi (Lentil stuffed crispy Barfi) – Delicious Tea time snack Recipe

“you can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” –C.S. Lewis

Indeed!

Its almost like my mind was read..dont get me wrong.I love coffee..I like making coffee at home. I love finding quick fixes to store bought frothy drinks but give me one drink (other than just water, of course!) I have to live with all my life? I choose tea. Period.
I am a tea person. I need my two cups of green tea twice daily.
-No sugar.
-No milk.
-Just a pinch of cinnamon or a few lemon drops, please.

But what is tea without a little this or that. Like in Bengal we lovingly say,

“Cha er saathe taa” !

This recipe of mine is just that “this” which compliments your evening tea perfectly.

Its a barfi and no its not sweet!
It’s a crispy barfi stuffed with a yummy spicy mixture of green gram(moong dal)(lentil). Its crisp enough to make it crackle between your teeth and smooth enough to swallow in a big mouthful.

Best part you ask???
Its so versatile. Not only can it be served with almost  anything – be it tea, frothy coffee, some sweet dish, as starters

Find out how to make the easiest cake with easiest milk frosting in the world! In microwave oven & in gas top(pressure cooker)

or with a lovely piece of delicious vanilla cake & milk chocolate frosting!

A savoury & sweet combo! Also, it’s as simple as it gets! Pure vegetarian delight!

Easy yet tasty!

Let’s get the tea party started !