Food
Are Mirpur’s Kallu and Shawkat kebabs worth the hype? Here’s the real deal
My overdue visit to Selim Kabab Ghor at Mohammadpur caused quite a stir amongst my known associates. While I tend to ignore the uninformative “I have had better,” or “They aren’t the same anymore,” there were some who came up with actual recommendations for places that they maintain taste better than the popular Mohammadpur store.
Do you hate peanuts in shingara?
Shingara, the beloved pyramid-shaped teatime snack, is an emotion itself for most of us Bangalis. Be it beside a bustling roadside tea stall in the morning or at home with family in the evening, the act of unfolding a neatly packed shingara with a steaming cup of milk tea is almost a ritual.
Plant-based dining that even meat-lovers will love: Inside Faiza Ahmed’s Sanchayita
Faiza Ahmed, a Bangladeshi fashion designer and culinary innovator, combines her artistic background with traditional plant-based cuisine through Sanchayita. This venture celebrates Bangladesh's heritage and sustainability, offering intimate dining experiences that reconnect diners to their roots.
Why I gave Selim’s Kabab Ghor my heart — and half my stomach
A food lover finally visits Selim Kabab Ghor, discovering its authentic charcoal-cooked beef kebabs, chicken chaaps, and brain fry that redefine his culinary expectations. He celebrates savouring every bite amid an unexpectedly vibrant late-night crowd.
Gulshan’s secret: Street food so good, it puts your fancy fusion to shame
In Gulshan-2, Dhaka, a hidden street food paradise offers authentic flavours that evoke nostalgia. Discover vibrant stalls serving crispy fuchka, hearty halim, and late-night kebabs, reminding you of the true essence of comfort food.
Forget gourmet, Shahjadpur’s muri bhorta is the real explosion of flavours
Shahjadpur Jheel Par brims with many food carts. Here, you can find everything from crispy fuchka to steaming hot momos making it a vibrant hub. However, the muri bhorta stands out for its uniqueness among all the delicious offerings.
Forget startups, Nafiz Azad Prithibi’s food cart is schooling us on Business 101
A class IX student at Dhaka Residential Model College, Nafiz Azad Prithibi along with his mother, started a food stall at Ring Road, Mohammadpur on 18 September. Later, he moved the business to a small food cart on the lane just beside Suchona Community Center.
Does detoxing have to be torture? Not with these 3 yummy drinks!
Not all detox drinks have to taste like medicine for your cold! We have put together a list of three delicious and healthy detox drinks that are not only easy to make but are also packed with benefits backed by science.
The bright side of dark chocolate
Dating back to around 2000 BC, the chocolate we know and see today used to be consumed as a fermented drink with spices and wine. The chocolate we see neatly stacked in stores is the end result of numerous steps on the cacao pod.
Guilt free decadence
Squeeze lemon juice over the bananas to keep them from browning. Coat bananas with the yoghurt; add cumin powder. Now mix and sprinkle the lightly toasted shredded coconut on top. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.
The Salt Story
Salt was once one of the most prized of all seasonings, as revealed in the expression “below the salt”- nobles, who sat at the head of the table (above the salt), were allowed to use salt, while lesser folk, sitting below the salt, had to rely on herbs to flavour their food.
Tandoors from all over the world
Although most of the world knows the word 'Tandoor' by now, let me give a brief description of it, even if just to make this read a little more technically sound. A tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven used in cooking and baking. The tandoor is currently a very important fixture in many Indian restaurants around the world.
Classics with a modern twist!
A contemporary fashion line that incorporates traditional wear with a classical touch, Manas showcases the Bengal heritage and traditions in bold and light colours for those who appreciate timeless classics.
Middle Eastern Drinks
Wash the dates and remove their seeds. Take a blender, add the seedless dates, pistachio, sugar and a glass of milk. Blend well for few minutes. Add the rest of the milk, ice cubes and blend all the ingredients together for 3-4 minutes. Strain the milkshake and pour the shake into the glass. Serve chilled!
Country fruits
In the current context, where food adulteration is a common phenomenon, perhaps consuming seasonal fruits, in their right season, is as safe as we can be from toxic chemical preservatives. They are also cheaper and as the years go round, makes sure that the taste buds don't get bored.
Salad leaves
The best thing about salad leaves or lettuce, is that they are a universal favourite from children to the elderly of the family. And for some children, it is the only way to make them eat greens sans the coercion. Not only is this a super crunchy and juicy meal, but it is also packed with minerals and nutrients that our bodies need.
Go Organic
Organic food refers to food products that are produced, prepared, and processed without the use of any chemicals. It prohibits the use of chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or chemical preservatives. Organic livestock raised for meat, eggs, and dairy products must have access to the outdoors and be given organic feed. They may not be given antibiotics, growth hormones, or any animal by-products.
Got (plant) Milk?
You need to unleash the mad scientist in you, and look at an ingredient in terms of how it “behaves” when tampered with, and not what it's called or what you are used to seeing it as. You want to mimic the smell, taste, and texture of your favourite dish, and when you find the winning combination of your plant-based ingredients to do just that, the end result is often better than the original! Let me clarify further.