Alu Parwal Recipe(The Bengali Way) || Pointed gourds and Potato in a gravy

             Parwals or pointed gourds are a very common summer vegetable in North India.It is had in different preparations  including fish curries where it is added to the curry .In some states of eastern India ,leave alone the fruit ,even the leaves of this plant are equally relished.

Here I am sharing the step by step recipe of alu parwal,or the parwal prepares with potatoes.this is a very common item during the summer months in many of the states of Northern India.



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Dahi parval

Alu Methi 

In this recipe the potatoes are added before adding the parvals and shallow fried for sometime .This gives a very different taste to the potatoes ,which cannot be attained if the potatoes and the parvals are added together.At the end of the cooking process you might have noticed that little wheat flour is added by mixing it in water.The wheat flour acts  as a thickening agent in this recipe as this recipe is only based on few spices .In this recipe the flavour of the garam masala and the ghee is subtle yet adding them is absolutely compulsory for the right taste

Aam ki Launji (Raw Mango Chutney-sweet)

 I guess all of us wait for the arrival of mangoes.Be it the raw or the ripe ones,we relish both.  Aam ki launji or raw aam ki chutney is an all time favourite with one and all.Different states has different names for this .Some serve it as an accompaniment while West Bengal serves it at the end of the meal as a dessert.

This preparation can be easily stored in the refrigerator for more than a week.This can be prepared with jaggery or sugar.I have shared the sugar version of it today but the sugar can easily replaced by the jaggery.It depends on which flavour you prefer.the only variation of the Bengali style I have shared today is the generous sprinkling of a combination of powdered spices( dry roasted) at the end of the preparation for some added flavour.

Homemade Aam Panna ( Am pora shorbot)

  Summers are here already,so time for something cooling.Today's recipe is the very refreshing and healthy aam panna.With the delicious flavors of raw mango,this summer drink is an absolute treat to the taste buds.So lets get started.

Instant Raw Mango Chutney(The Bengali way)

 

This is a recipe that brings back many nostalgic memories.Many of us will be able to connect this recipe to memories of enjoying this instant pickle with lazy summer afternoons.This is a quick recipe which involves no cooking ,and can  be stored in the refrigerator for more than a week.

Jal Jeera( The easy minty summer drink)

 

Sometimes the most easily available things around us prove to be the most tastiest and the healthiest too. When it comes to health I make no compromises.this easy to make drink keeps us cool in the scorching heat of the summer and also aids digestion.I generally serve this to my kids when they come back exhausted from school.Believe me it is rejuvenating

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