Cooking Delight

Chicken Stew is a healthy recipe for all kind of age groups from children to elder people. It also works as an effective medicine to sick and weak people. In winter it is a very common dish in Bengali households to keep the body warm. Also in the time of season changes, when we are very much p**n to cold and cough, Chicken stew will be a wonderful option to have in dinner or breakfast along with some pieces of bread toast. The dish is prepared in minimum amount of oil. Also the slow cooking process infuses the goodness of chicken and vegetables into the broth. A dollop of butter is enough to fulfill the requirement of fat in the body. It is a perfect combination of protein, carbohydrate and fat. Inspite of using very little amount of spices, the dish is super tasty and extremely flavourful.

Recipe Link : https://jayeetacha.wordpress.com/2025/09/09/chicken-stew/

It has been raining cats and dogs for the past few days which is not quite usual in Delhi. We are virtually confined in room as many areas around are water logged. Only way to cherish this weather is to buy fresh Ilish aka Hilsa fish from the market. Although now a days getting fresh Hilsa is next to impossible. However, we Bengalis can’t spend the rainy season without buying Hilsa.

Normally ‘Khichuri and Ilish mach (Hilsa fish) bhaja’ combo are symbolic to the wet weather in Bengal. But I thought to go a bit different and prepared ‘Ilish Pulao’. The flavour of Hilsa fish infused in rice, while cooking in ‘dum’, make the dish heavenly tasteful. Do try this one dish meal and enjoy the rainy season.

Recipe : https://jayeetacha.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/ilish-pulao-hilsa-fish-pulao/

I was dabbling with the idea of preparing something interesting with fish for a while. As luck would have it, the other day I found a couple of Bhola Bhetki fishes (Indian Jewfish) lying in the market which looked pretty fresh and reignited the desire. Not really suitable for making into pieces and preparing fish curry, they were ideal for baking. Baked fishes, marinated with limited spices and herbs have always been a favourite. In fact, I have tried baked Salmon earlier and also shared in this blog. I also added a few vegetables like potato, carrots and green beans to make it a complete meal. A matter of 45 minutes or so and the fish in the oven turned golden with light, flavourful juicy gravy. It also took me few years back and reminded me of a delicious recipe of baked sea fish which I happened to try in the city square of Spilt, a beautiful island in Croatia, while it was raining heavily. Considering the humid weather right now, to avoid the heat of the kitchen, baking would be a perfect and relaxing idea to make a healthy meal. Try this out.

Recipe Link : https://jayeetacha.wordpress.com/2025/08/28/baked-bhola-bhetki-or-indian-jewfish/

I generally need no special reason for baking a cake as I usually love to bake. However, it has been quite a long I didn’t bake anything. Keeping the chocolate cake in my mind I started looking for something different recipe. Also, I wanted a recipe which doesn’t need any frosting. My search ended up with an easy recipe of “Chocolate & Yogurt Loaf”. The slices of this super moist chocolate cake are equally enjoyable in breakfast or as an evening snack or a dessert.

Recipe : https://jayeetacha.wordpress.com/2025/08/10/chocolate-yogurt-loaf/

Paratha in breakfast is quite common in my home. Sometime it is a plain paratha with sabji or sometime with different stuffings. Today’s recipe is of protein packed ‘Paneer paratha’. Though ‘Paneer’ or cottage cheese is readily available in the market, one can prepare it at home (link). Grated paneer mixed with spices and herbs makes a delicious stuffing for parathas. It also fulfill the protein requirement in the breakfast menu. Do enjoy the simple recipe of ‘Paneer Paratha’.

Recipe : https://jayeetacha.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/paneer-paratha/

Bael fruit is widely available mainly in Summer. It contains a greenish yellow, wood-like outer shell and orange, sweet inner flesh. This fruit is native to Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Scientifically known as “Aegle Marmelos”, it has got different names like Bengal Quinch, Golden Apple, Wood Apple, Stone Apple, Japanese Bitter Orange etc. The Bael tree is considered sacred by both Hindus and Buddhists.

Beal fruit juice is a perfect summer cooler and has lots of health benefits. It is a good toxin reliever, enriched in anti-inflammatory properties, rich in hemoglobin, prevents constipation, treats peptic ulcers, boosts metabolism. It is a powerhouse of nutrients and also good for skin and hair. In Delhi, one can find aplenty Bael fruit juice stalls across the road for fatigued pedestrians, particularly in the scorching summer. It is so relieving and keep you cool in the soaring summer.

Today I am sharing two types of Bael juice recipe. One with curd and other with milk. My personal favorite is Bael juice with curd. Do let me know which one you like most. One can also make the juice simply with water.

Recipe : https://jayeetacha.wordpress.com/2025/05/01/bael-er-sharbot-wood-apple-juice/