Bangladeshi recipes (19)

Need an authentic Bangladeshi recipe? We have dhals, biryanis, curries, kheer and more. Maybe you need an aromatic recipe that uses lots of chilli, garlic, turmeric, coriander, cardamom or cumin.

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Aloo jeera

Recipe by: DRAGONSBANE

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Chunks of warm potato tossed with cumin, turmeric and curry powder.

Biryani-style rice

Recipe by: Janet Mitchell

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This fragrant rice is a beautiful golden colour from the turmeric, and has added crunch and texture from pistachios and sultanas.

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Cauliflower and lentil curry

Recipe by: Zoë Harpham

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A staple dish in Indian cuisine, this vegetarian dal with vegetables is enriched with coconut milk, which gives an enticing aroma and flavour.

Chicken and potato curry

Recipe by: Zoë Harpham

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Letting the chicken pieces sit for half an hour in a gingery marinade makes all the difference to this curry.

Chicken biryani with cucumber raita

Recipe by: Ariana Klepac

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A biryani consists of curried meat, poultry, fish or vegetables combined with basmati rice to make a complete meal. Here chicken curry is layered with the rice and baked, then served with a fresh cucumber raita.

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Crispy vegetable pakoras

Recipe by: veggigoddess

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Serve with a spicy chilli or minty yoghurt sauce. Try other vegetables too, such as sweet potatoes, broccoli and asparagus. You can also use paneer.

Curried pumpkin puree

Recipe by: Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple

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This recipe has an exotic flavour thanks to a simple seasoning of fenugreek seeds and turmeric, two magic spices. Fenugreek seeds have a distinctive aroma reminiscent of curry. For variety, you could substitute orange sweet potato, carrot or parsnip for the pumpkin.

Curried red lentil soup

Recipe by: Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple

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Red lentils are surprisingly convenient. They require no presoaking and cook up quickly in just 20 minutes. In this recipe, lentils are flavoured with onions, garlic and spices, garnished with yoghurt and spring onions.

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Dhal

Recipe by: Pyromommy

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I actually learned this in the kitchen of a seasoned Indian homecook! Traditional fragrant dish with toor dhal, ginger, chilli, tomatoes, cumin and garlic.

Dhal and sweet potato soup

Recipe by: SUDHARAM

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This is a hearty soup of dhal and sweet potatoes. Adjust the seasoning as you like with the chillies and garnish with your choice of fresh coriander or spring onions.

Dhal with spinach

Recipe by: Patsy Jamieson, Diane Temple

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This dhal is made with yellow split peas and fresh spinach. We've also added three magic flavours—turmeric, fenugreek and garlic—into this spicy stew.

Fragrant lamb with spinach

Recipe by: Ariana Klepac

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This enticing curry is warmly spiced rather than fiery hot with chillies. Serve it with basmati rice, chapattis or wholemeal pita breads and a fresh tomato and cucumber salsa for a healthy Indian-style meal.

Indian lamb with spiced lentils

Recipe by: Ariana Klepac

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Freshly ground spices make this lamb curry fabulously fragrant, while green lentils give texture and substance. Serve with natural yoghurt and saffron rice.

Indian-style okra with potatoes

Recipe by: Elaine Russell

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This makes a wonderful accompaniment to a spicy main dish. It is also good as a vegetarian main course for two, especially when served with dal and warm naan bread.

Lemon chutney

Recipe by: Lynn Cole

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This lively sweet-sour chutney takes two days to make, but it's worth every minute!

Naan

Recipe by: Mic

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This recipe makes the best naan I have tasted outside of South Asia. I don't have a tandoor, so I've found that the barbecue is the next best thing.

Prawn and vegetable curry

Recipe by: xxrumaxx

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This was my first recipe, and I knew it was good when my entire family loved it, especially mum! It's inspired by the Bengali cooking I grew up with and is best served with rice or naan.

Quick and Easy Vegetable Biryani

Recipe by: Monica Shah

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A speedier version of the classic Indian dish - basmati rice is lightly fried with cumin, cloves and onion, then simmered with garam masala, chilli powder and frozen mixed vegetables.

Snapper in ginger marinade

Recipe by: Janet Mitchell

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Whole baby snapper marinates in a warming Indian-style spice paste made from cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli, ginger, garlic, and fresh coriander before being baked.