It was the second day of Eid-ul-Adha in a modest apartment in Dhaka. The aroma of beef curry filled the air as Fatema Begum busily moved between the stove and a bucket of freshly cut raw Qurbani meat. Amid the rush, her youngest son grabbed a handful of salad-prepared earlier and placed uncovered
On the Qurbani Eid morning, your kitchen resembles a butcher shop that has just exploded. And before you store all this meat effortlessly, you are getting calls from relatives about their sudden surprise visit. While you are busy mastering the art of perfectly proportioning the amount of meat, bo
While casually scrolling through FYP, you stumbled upon a mouth-watering steak recipe right before Eid Ul Adha. The chef made the recipe so effortless —'sear, flip, rest and done' — that even your cousin, who can boil water, got involved. You, along with him, picked out an easy 5-minu
Since Eid-ul-Adha is all about meaty feasts, soon the reply to your every question your mom will answer, "Eat the meat". There will be every possible dish made from meats, including biriyani, kebabs, steaks, and korma. But did this thought ever come across your mind? What do our Hajji eat on Eid? Y
Eid-ul Adha, the time when the air is filled with meaty aroma, shared happiness. But just for once, try to open your fridge for a drink, and boom! Now, you are randomly dodging frozen cow legs and random meat bags with names written on them. The morning of Eid-ul-Adha is chaotic, but the evening ge
Pickles are a signature culinary side dish served to complement traditional foods in our culture, such as khichuri and polao. People make pickles with different fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Jolpai (Olive), Mango, Boroi (Jujubee), Chalta, and Roshun are the common types of pickles ea
There is something about the first whiff of mangoes in the air that feels like a season turning a page. In Bangladesh, summer does not just arrive with sweat and storms-it comes with our favourite fruit, mangoes. Yellow, green, golden blushes of sweetness and tang, tucked in baskets on rickshaws, i
Are you one of those who love to sip on coffee or munch on your favourite burger in this scorching heat wave? Then this one's for you! As the heat becomes increasingly blistering and searing, you might find yourself asking what foods you need to avoid this summer to keep your body and health allev
You have just finished working out, an intense gym session, a long mountain hike, or a marathon. Sweat is dripping down your body, and you are dehydrated and thirsty. You might consider drinking plenty of water at that time, right? Water will help to quench your thirst, but what about the invisible
Chocolate isn’t just a bar, a candy or a treat; it’s an experience of rich, aromatic, smooth and bold goodness texture that awakens our memories and emotions. From the cacao pod to the silky-smooth square bars, chocolate whispers the symbol of love and warmth with a blend of bittersweet
After eating, we all have leftover food in our houses, restaurants, and hotels. However, preserving food at the right place and temperature is essential to ensure food safety and reduce food waste. Preserve the food immediately Cooked food should be cooled down immediately and stored in the refr
Bangladesh is expecting a severe heatwave in the upcoming month. During this time, it is important to stay hydrated, and homemade fruit juices can be the easiest and most affordable option to beat the heat and maintain a healthy diet. Here are some simple homemade recipes you can try for yourself!
Passionate love for diverse food items is ingrained in Bangalis' culture and history. Bengal's rich and varied eating customs have developed over the ages under the influence of several ethnic groups, colonial interactions, and regional tastes. Although the basic framework of Bengali cuisine has be
