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Food & Recipes
A bittersweet concoction
Peel the fruit, separate the seeds (there are usually three segments) and cut off the fibres with a pair of scissors.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Better with butter
Unadulterated butter packs a bunch of nutrients like protein, 'good' fats and a host of vitamins, including A, D, K and B12. It also adds a taste of richness to almost all dishes, and the smell of butter also boosts the appeal of the dish served.
15 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Not just another lunch
Possibly my last lunch at O Kitchen/Holey Artisan Bakery.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM
From a different kitchen
A piece of bamboo with a knot on one side is needed for cooking.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM
The Chinese flavour in your kitchen
Prepare noodles according to directions on package. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and oil, and set aside.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Text Neck: A rising epidemic
If you have a stiff neck and an unexplainable back pain, the reason for your discomfort may literally be on your fingertips.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Prescription or over the counter
Dr Natasha Rea Harun, MBBS, explains why it is important to know the difference between prescriptioned and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM
ASK MAYA APA
I am 10 weeks pregnant and feel nauseated all the time. I know many women suffer from morning sickness during pregnancy but I am being sick throughout the day. Is this normal and what I can do to feel better?
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Meals of memory
Wash and clean fish and remove skin with knife. Remove bones from fish, and grind the flesh with the help pestle (shilpata). Mix fish and boil potato with cumin powder and salt.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Music overload
Here is a fun fact: the tiny headphones used by secret agents are actually really bad for your ears. While music can be the perfect escape from the messed up reality that is life, too much music can actually be quite harmful for you.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Kochu! (You can say that again...)
Taro, or the humble 'kochu' as we know it, is versatile – if not anything else. Although cynics will pursue their argument --poison food-- others will vouch for its taste and the variation this can offer to a Bengali lunch, or dinner. Come to think of it, 'kochu' can serve just well as a snack! This week, our recipe columnist Selina Parveen puts the spotlight on this famous vegetable, but of course with her own little, magical twist.
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Ahdoos the other Srinagar
Removed from the touristy scenic beauty.
25 July 2016, 18:00 PM
ASK MAYA APA
My husband and I live in a six-storey building in Dhaka. During the recent earthquake, I was home alone and I could feel my whole building shaking.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Mango Mania
Jackfruit may have made it to the national list as THE fruit but it's the mango that won the hearts of the Bangladeshis in large number.
18 July 2016, 18:00 PM
From Iran to India: The journey and evolution of biriyani
Biriyani is the quintessential celebratory dish in India and an aromatic delicacy that dazzles as a sublime one-dish meal, writes historian and food expert Pushpesh Pant.
16 July 2016, 06:20 AM
Variations on Vermicelli
Heat ghee in a pot. Break the vermicelli into 10cm-long pieces and add to the pot. Cook until these turn dark in colour.
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Meals of memory
Dry roast the vermicelli on medium heat till it turns light golden in colour, stirring continuously. Once done, remove it to a plate.
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM
LIGHT AND EASY EID MEAL
Put all the spice ingredients in a bowl and mix well with the chicken. Take small portions and shape them into small balls. Drop into hot oil to deep fry until golden brown in colour. Serve hot, with mint sauce.
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Chicken and spice, and everything nice!
Twist your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe of chicken for a hearty meal on Iftar. This subtly spiced protein is great with plain white bastami rice, oven fresh bread, or paratas.
29 June 2016, 09:57 AM
From the family cook book
Some of the best cooks we have come across never had a recipe book. It is a legacy handed over by generations, each contributing to the distinct flavour and taste that we find in our kitchens.
27 June 2016, 18:00 PM