Gokul Pithe (Sweet Coconut Dumplings)

Gokul Pithe, named after the Lord Krishna, is prepared during the celebration of  Poush Parbon festival in Bengal during Makar Sankranti (January). While you can find multiple variety of the sweet, the recipe is a bengali rendition of the Pithe.  I used to look up to this sweet from childhood as mom prepared them.  This is…

Malai Posto Chicken ( Chicken in Coconut Milk and Poppy seeds)

Malai Posto Chicken  is  a dish which can be found in the state of Bengal, where poppy seeds are used widely in curries. Owing to the different ingredients, the final curry emanates a zing of sweetness yet hot in nature. 

Malai Chicken (Chicken in coconut milk)

Malai chicken  is  a main dish which is favourite among different parts of India. It has different names across different areas.  This curry tastes  little sweeter owing to the coconut milk but can be made hot or medium depending on the amount of chillies.

Narikel Naru/Laddoo (Coconut Ball)

One of the favourite savoury in India and is also offered to God on religious festivals. Lots of variants are available.  It can be cooked with jaggery or sugar. This recipe provides the quick and easy way to make them with sugar.