Though ive been a food lover and an IT professional for a long time, i had no idea about food blogs till few months back. Ever since ive been browsing thru and experimenting various recipes. Its been a very enriching experience and i feel obliged to share a few of my successful experiments with you.
I married into a bengali family almost 3 yrs ago, but never had a chance to learn about their food and recipes. Last weekend my hubby's uncle paid us a visit. Being a food freak himself, he offered to teach me a few bengali recipes.
Bengali women have been known to slave for hours over their stove. Maybe one of the reason which kept me off their cuisine since im an instant cook. But this recipe surprisingly is a easy and fast meal. Also it made me realise that recipes without onion garlic and tomatoes can also taste great. This is one such recipe. Also the subtle use of ghee n ground spices is a refreshing break to my apetite and nasal senses. Here it goes...
Squash Dalna
1 squash - peeled and cut into cubes
1-2 potatoes - peeled and cut into cubes
1 tsp cumin seeds
2-3 bay leaves
1 tsp Turmeric pdr
1 tsp red chilli pdr
1 tsp Ghee
1 tsp freshly ground garam masala - cloves, cinnamon, cardamon.
1/2 cup water
Procedure:
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves. Saute till aromatic.
Add the squash n potato pieces.Saute till potatoes change colour
Add the turmeric and chilli pdr. Add enough water to cook the vegetables.
After they have cooked. Add the ghee and ground spices. Mix well and cover. Switch the gas now.
The ghee and ground spices will flavour the vegetables.
Serve with steamed rice and dal.
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