Bortas & SaknisA smash and grab of the pantry, bortas and saknis are quick, easy and jam packed with freshness and flavour – the dynamite of Bengali cuisine. Dhal (lentils)A luscious, creamy dhal loaded with flavour, this split-lentil soup can be served with paratha, rice or devoured as is to warm your heart and lift your soul. Tuna fish cakesIf you’re in a hurry, win your kids hearts with this simple, yet beautifully textured fish cake that will leave them begging for more. Tinned food never tasted so great!Tiger prawns bikinisUp your game with this seafood specialty that combines succulent tiger prawn bikinis with rich spices and cherry tomatoes to make your dinner a class apartShingaras & SamosasThis amazing snack delivers an explosive pocket of spice and flavour wrapped in a crispy pastry. Ice-cold mango lassiWhen a smoothie just isn’t enough, fall back on this wonderfully healthy yoghurt-based option to take the edge of a continental heatwave. Saag (spinach)The prefect dish for pregnant women who want to boost their iron intake whilst reaping the health benefits of garlic and chilli. Sandesh (sweet)A comforting sweet to have with afternoon tea to tide you over until dinner time. Tandoori BBQ chickenAnother hot day, another BBQ. Blow your friends’ minds with this tender chicken marinated in yoghurt containing herbs and spices for a real Indian summer! Halibut & rhubarb khattaA very British take on a classic Bengali specialty known as khatta, a tangy fish curry made with sundried jujube fruit, rohu and mild spices. Kolkata mutton biriyaniCelebrate with this royal dish that has fragrant layers of rice centered with tender mutton marinated in spice. Nothing says I love you like a biriyani. Bengali 5-spice sabjiCram in those healthy vegies with this gorgeous stir fry recipe that has a sprinkling of mustard, fennel, cumin, fenugreek and nigella seeds. Begun bhajiMake your taste buds sing as they rip through the crumply, purple skin and devour the succulent aubergine flesh, perfectly spiced with chili and turmeric.Syloti chicken kormaThis fragrant, yoghurt-based recipe is super-easy to prepare and the perfect dish to introduce your kids to Bengali cuisine in the comfort of your home. Chicken & Butternut SquashA staple of the Bangladeshi home, no table is complete without a chicken curry – a real welcome home dish for close friends and family.
