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These are the 10 Most Expensive Teas in the World
Tea is deeply ingrained in the fabric of numerous cultures worldwide. It is one of the most consumed and the oldest beverages in the world. Tea is also highly regarded for its healing properties. Historical evidence indicates that the practice of drinking tea originated in China. Currently, tea is cultivated across the globe, with a primary focus in Asia and Africa, including commercial production in over 60 countries. China holds the position of world’s largest producer and exporter of tea with approximate production of 40% of global tea at 2.4 million tonnes.
Top 10 Most Expensive Tea in the World in 2023
For passionate tea lovers here are some of the finest and luxurious blends in the world. Some of these rare teas can cost beyond imagination.
Da Hong Pao Tea
Da Hong Pao tea, cultivated in the Wuyi mountains of Fujian province, China, is renowned as the most expensive tea globally. Its origins go back to the Ming Dynasty, and it has attained the status of a national treasure. The Chinese government has closely guarded the production process, keeping it a secret.
Referred to as "Big Red Robe" in English, Da Hong Pao tea is highly regarded for its medicinal properties, including its ability to prevent arterial plaque formation and provide antioxidants to support the immune system, among other benefits. The tea leaves are priced at an astonishing $1.2 million per kg.
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Panda Dung Tea
For enthusiasts of unique and exotic beverages, Panda Dung Tea might offer an intriguing experience. This tea is cultivated in the Ya’an Mountains of Sichuan, China, using Panda dung as a natural fertilizer.
Panda Dung Tea offers various health benefits, and is mainly known for its high antioxidant properties. Panda Dung Tea is priced at approximately $70,000 per kg.
PG Tips Diamond Tea Bag
The British tea company PG Tips unveiled the Diamond Tea Bag to commemorate their 75th anniversary. The tea bag contains Silver Tips Imperial Tea and is adorned with 280 pieces of diamonds. The luxurious packaging of this tea bag contributes to its high price.
The intention behind this special edition was to raise funds for the Manchester Children’s Hospital. This one bag of tea is able to burn a hole in the pocket of $15,000.
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Pu-Erh Tea
Pu-Erh tea is revered as one of the oldest, most exquisite, and expensive teas globally. It belongs to the category of fermented teas and is primarily cultivated in the Yunnan Province of China. Some tea trees have been growing for thousands of years. Pu-Erh tea is commonly sold in the form of compressed tea cakes, which can be brewed to enjoy its unique flavors.
The popularity of Pu-Erh tea extends worldwide due to its numerous health benefits like promoting gut health, assisting in weight management, and aid in reducing cholesterol levels. One kg Pu-Erh costs $10,000.
Yellow Gold Tea Buds
Yellow Golden Tea is another luxurious and highly-priced tea. It undergoes a meticulous process of being plucked and harvested once a year using gold shears, followed by sun drying. Not just that, the tea leaves are delicately adorned with edible 24-karat gold flakes. Like its name, this tea offers a distinctive combination of metallic and floral flavors, with a luxurious aftertaste.
This tea is known as the tea of the emperors of China and is renowned for its anti-aging properties. This tea is currently exclusively available in Singapore through the TWG tea company. One kg of tea leaves is priced around $7,800.
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7 Dosa Recipes for Bangladeshi Kitchen
According to Historian P. Thankappan Nair, dosa originated in the town of Udupi which is currently known as Karnataka in India. However, food historian K. T. Achaya said that dosa first originated in the ancient Tamil region in the 1st century CE. Dosa is easy to cook but delicious to eat and difficult to forget and so it is famous worldwide. You can also try this tasty, healthy, and easy-made dish in your kitchen and we have the best dosa recipes for you.
Delicious Dosa Recipes to Try at Home
Spinach Dosa
Ingredients
4 cups dosa batter, 2 cups spinach, 2 green chilies, 2" piece ginger, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, and 4 tbsp ghee or oil.
Instructions
First, wash the spinach in depth. Then boil 4 cups of water with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. After boiling, add spinach, green chili, and ginger, and cook the spinach for 3-4 minutes. After 4 minutes remove from the heat and drain the spinach (cooked). When the spinach is cooled and drained, grind along with green chili and ginger.
Now mix this paste with dosa batter and combine well. Next, heat a tawa and when the tawa is ready, pour a spoon of batter and spread it to a dosa. Add 1/2 teaspoon of ghee and transfer to a dish when the dosa becomes crispy and light brown. Enjoy with sauce.
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Quinoa Dosa
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup urad dal, ½ cup chana dal, ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1-inch ginger, 1-2 green chili pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 6 teaspoon oil or ghee.
Instructions
First, mix quinoa, oats, chana dal, urad dal, and methi seeds and wash thoroughly. Then soak with 4 cups of water for five hours. After 5 hours, drain water and blend along with ginger, green chili pepper, and salt. Pour 1 cup cold water to grind the batter and to make a smooth paste.
Next, heat a pan. When the pan is ready, pour a few drops of oil spread with a paper towel all over the pan. Then pour a ladle full of the batter into the middle of the tawa and spread the batter to make a thin dosa. Add 1 teaspoon of oil or ghee and cook as long as the dosa becomes golden brown. Now, enjoy the hot dosa.
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Masala Dosa
Ingredients For Batter
1.5 cups rice, ½ cup urad dal, 1 tablespoon chana dal, 20 fenugreek seeds, 4 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Ingredients For Potato Filling
4 potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, 1.25 cups onions, 1 teaspoon ginger, 8 to 10 curry leaves, 1 teaspoon green chilies, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ cup water, 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, and salt (as required).
Instructions
First, clean all the ingredients of the batter and then soak in 4 cups of water for five hours. Then drain the mixture and blend thoroughly. Add cool water while grinding if required. Mix salt and keep at rest for 8 to 9 hours.
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Preparation For Potato Filling
Boil the potatoes with 2 cups of water. When cool, peel and chop them. Next, slice the onions and chop the green chilies, ginger, and coriander leaves.
Making Potato Filling
Heat oil and then add the mustard seeds and when they splutter the sliced onions, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger. After cooking for 2-3 minutes, add the boiled potatoes (chopped) and cook for 4 minutes. When the water will reduce and the consistency will thicken, remove it from the heat.
Making Masala Dosa
Next, heat a pan or tawa. When the pan is ready, pour a few drops of oil and spread with a paper towel around the pan. Then place a spoonful of the batter. Spread the batter. Add 1 teaspoon of oil or ghee and place a portion of the potato filling on the dosa and cook as long as the dosa becomes golden brown. Then fold the dosa and remove it from the pan. Serve hot.
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10 Healthy Gluten-free Breakfast Recipes
Gluten is a protein that is naturally available in many grains like wheat, rye, burley, etc. Some people are gluten intolerant and can suffer from constipation, fatigue, headaches, nausea and bloating. However, one can eat a balanced and healthy breakfast with gluten-free healthy recipes. Check these simple but tasty and nutritious gluten-free breakfast ideas to get started.
10 Easy Gluten-free Recipes for Breakfast
Easy Gluten Free Bagels
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups gluten-free flour blend, ½ cup starch, ¼ cup milk powder, 1 tablespoon yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg white, 6 tablespoons butter ( unsalted), 1 ⅜ cups water (warm ), molasses juice (6 cups water + 1 teaspoon salt + 1 tablespoon regular molasses), and egg wash (1 egg + 1 tablespoon warm water).
Instructions
First, take a bowl and whisk well flour, starch, milk powder, yeast, granulated sugar, and salt.
Then make a hole in the center of the dry ingredients and place the egg white, butter, and warm water. Combine everything well. Now take a beater and beat on medium speed and then increase the speed and beat until the dough takes on a whipped state.
Keep the dough in a covered box and put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, divide the dough into 8 parts and give each of them a bagel shape.
Set the bagels aside to about 150% of their original size. Then give them the molasses bath and boil for about 45 seconds total. Then bake them by brushing them with the egg wash to the 375°F preheated oven. Bake on both sides for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Coconut Flour Pancakes
Ingredients
1 large egg, 2 egg whites, 1½ tablespoon maple syrup, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup coconut flour (sifted), ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 large banana, and real maple syrup (for serving).
Instructions
First, take a mixing bowl and beat the egg, egg whites, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla extract well. Add the coconut milk and mix. Now add the coconut flour (sifted), baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix the dry ingredients gently.
Next, heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a pan and pour 2-3 tablespoons of batter to make each pancake. Cook on both sides for about 2 minutes and remove from the heat when the pancakes become a deeper golden color. Do the same process to prepare the other pancakes. Garnish with sliced banana, drizzle with real maple syrup, and serve.
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Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Ingredients
5 unpeeled bananas, 2 cups gluten-free flour mix (3 cups white rice flour, 3 cup potato starch, 2 cup sorghum flour, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free), ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger, 2 eggs (beaten), 1 cup sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and ¼ cup walnuts (chopped).
Instructions
First, bake the bananas in the foil-lined pan in the oven to 350°F. for 15 minutes and remove when the peels turn dark brown. Let the bananas cool and then peel off them.
Mix well, gluten-free flour mix, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger.
Take another bowl and mix well eggs, sugar, and oil. Then add the roasted banana pulp with the egg mixture. Next, add the egg and banana mixture with the flour mixture. Finally, spill the walnuts on the batter and bake for about 1 hour. Remove from the oven when a toothpick comes out clean.
Let it cool for the whole night before slicing.
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Fruit & Yogurt Breakfast Parfaits
Ingredients
6oz yogurt, 1/3 cup gluten-free oats, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 cup mixed fruit.
Instructions
First, take a mixing bowl and combine the yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and milk. Pour half of the mixture into a tall container. Top with the fruits. Layer with the remaining yogurt mixture and fruits and keep them in the refrigerator for the whole night. You can keep it in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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Protein-Packed Smoothies
Ingredients
2 cups yogurt (fat-free), 2 ripe bananas, 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced),2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
Instructions
First, take a blender and blend the yogurt, bananas, sliced strawberries, honey, and peanut butter until smooth. Pour the mixture into the four glasses. You can garnish with whole strawberries before serving.
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Top 10 Most Expensive Water Bottle Brands in the World
Water is the most crucial element for life. It brings life to earth. A person can survive around three weeks without food, but can last hardly for three days without drinking water. Usually humans depend on water collected from natural sources or supplied by water management authorities through pipelines.
Besides, there are many types of bottled water available originating from unique sources like aquifers, rainwater, icebergs, glaciers, various natural springs, etc. Depending on various factors water can be expensive.
However, expensive water has been a buzzing word for years. Some water bottle brands serve bottled water as a luxury good promising special, unique and exotic experiences. Let’s find out the 10 priciest Water bottle brands in the world in 2023.
10 Most Expensive Water Brands in the World
Beverly Hills 90H2O (Diamond Edition)
Water brand Beverly Hills 90H2O is located in California, United States. This water is collected from natural springs originating from the mountains of California. Consumers can pre-order this water from the Beverly Hills Drink Company’s website.
Their luxury collection Diamond edition is the most expensive water bottle in the world. Each bottle is equipped with a cap made of white gold, embellished with over 600 white diamonds and more than 250 black diamonds, with a total weight of 14 carats, crafted by a well-known jeweler from Beverly Hills. Half a liter of Beverly Hills 90H2O diamond edition water costs around US$100000, which is equivalent to around 1 crore 5 lakhs and 53 thousands in BDT.
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Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani
Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani is one of the most luxurious bottled water brands in the world from Italy. 750ml of this water may cost you $60,000 that is around 63 lakhs BDT in Bangladesh.
7 Healthy Spinach Recipes To Try This Summer
Spinach is a nutritious diet that is packed with calories, protein, iron, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium. It also contains fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, calcium, vitamin A, iron, sodium, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin K. Spinach supports immune function and the digestive system. Furthermore, it has anticancer properties. Let’s take a look at some delicious Spinach recipes to beat the heat and improve immunity this summer.
7 Exclusive Spinach Recipes
Spinach & Potato Curry
Ingredients1/4 cup oil, 1 onion (chopped), 2 potatoes, 1 chili (green), 2.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp garlic, 0.5 tbsp ginger (minced), 1 tomato, and 250g spinach.
InstructionsFirst, heat the oil in a pan and then fry the onions as long as they are brown in color. Now add the potatoes, green chili, ginger, garlic, and spices. Cook for 3 minutes. Then add 1/2 cup of water and chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Next, add spinach and cook for another 5 minutes or until there isn't any water (murky-colored) left. Enjoy with roti or plain rice.
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Creamed Spinach
Ingredients300 grams Spinach, 5 garlic cloves, 1/2 inch ginger sliced, 2 green chilies (chopped), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp besan, 200 grams paneer (cut into cubes), 1 tbsp yogurt, 2 tsp heavy cream, 5 tsp oil, 1 tbsp ghee, and 1/2 tsp salt.
InstructionsFirst, cook the spinach with 10-12 cups of boiled water for 2 minutes and then put it in a strainer. Wash it with normal water, and let it drain.
Now to prepare the sauce, heat 2 tsp oil in a pan. Then add green chilies, garlic cloves (2 slices), ginger, and saute for about ½ minutes. Next, blend the spinach with toasted chilies, garlic, and ginger with ¼ cup of water to make a smooth paste. Keep the paste aside.
Then, add 3 tsp oil to the pan and cook the paneer cubes for 3-5 minutes on medium heat and set them aside.
Take a bowl and mix together some yogurt, besan, and salt, and set aside.
Add ghee to a pan and fry (cook) the cumin seeds. Add chopped garlic cloves, and turmeric powder and cook for about 30-40 seconds. Add the spinach paste and yogurt mixture and cook for about 5-7 minutes. You can add 3 tbsp water if required. Add garam masala, the fried paneer, and cook for another 2 minutes. Finally, add heavy cream and enjoy.
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Spinach and Cheese Pasta
Ingredients250 g dry pasta, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, 1–2 cloves fresh garlic, 1 onion (minced), 3 cups spinach (chopped), 4 oz goat cheese (crumbled), 3 oz cheese (parmesan), salt and black pepper (as required).
InstructionsFirst, cook the pasta following the package directions. After 2 minutes add the spinach and stir continuously. Season with salt and pepper but don’t overcook. Drain and reserve ¼ cup of starchy pasta water.
Then heat the olive oil and butter, add the garlic and onion, and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the drained pasta, followed by spinach, goat, and parmesan cheese, and combine well. Add the reserved pasta water as much as needed to get a creamier sauce. Adjust salt and pepper and enjoy.
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Top 10 Healthy Seeds to Eat
Nutrition plays significant roles for a human’s overall health and mental well-being. Adding seeds to one’s regular diet have numerous health benefits. Let’s discuss different types of seeds and their respective health benefits.
What Are Seeds?
All flowering plants reproduce through seeds. In simple words, a seed is the tiny, round or oval, hard component of a plant that works as the starting point of a new plant. More scientifically, a seed is a small embryonic ‘plant’, surrounded by a protective layer called the seed coat with certain reserved nutrients. In an appropriate environment, each seed has the potential to develop into a new plant.
How Seeds are Different from Nuts, Grains, and Beans
While many confuse seeds, nuts, grains, and beans; they are all different types of plant-based foods with unique characteristics. Though they share some similarities in terms of their nutritional content, they have differences.
Seeds are the reproductive parts of plants with high protein like chia seeds, sesame seeds. They are rich with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
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Nuts are the fruits of certain trees like almonds, peanuts. They are generally high with healthy fats, protein, fiber and various vitamins and minerals.
Grains are actually the seeds of grasses such as wheat, rice. They are a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, minerals and some essential vitamins.
Beans are the edible seeds of legume plants, such as lentils, kidney beans. Beans are nutritious with protein, fiber, various vitamins and minerals.
Each of these foods has unique properties that make them valuable additions to a healthy and varied diet.
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How to Eat Seeds
Seeds are known as nutritional powerhouse. They are not just delicious and easy to consume but also convenient for people of all ages. Thus, just having proper digestion is not sufficient. It is vital to ensure that these nutrients are absorbed effectively by the body.
The next question that arises is the appropriate way to consume seeds. Eating them raw is the only way to derive nutrition from the seeds. It expands to soaked, ground or mashed particularly when added with other foods.
It is suggested to soak seeds overnight before consumption. Although soaking provides numerous benefits, the most significant is the removal of phytic acid found on them. Overnight soaking is the most effective method for this.
When selecting seeds, raw and unsalted varieties are recommended. Seeds, coated or roasted, or with added sugar coatings must be avoided.
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10 Healthiest Seeds
Seeds may be small in size, but when it comes to nutrition it is packed with vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. This tiny powerhouse can provide the energy needed for the day ahead. In fact, seeds can be nutritious yet satisfying and a delicious filling snack. Here are the 10 healthiest seeds with benefits to boost overall health.
5 Nontraditional Biryani Recipes
Biryani is a mixed rice dish, originating among Muslims in the Indian subcontinent. Extremely popular across South Asia, similar dishes are also popular and prepared in other parts of the world including Iraq, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia. Usually, Biryani is prepared with spices (Indian), rice, and some type of red meat or chicken. It can also be cooked without red meat, with potatoes, eggs, and other vegetables. Let’s explore delectable nontraditional biryani recipes.
5 Healthy Biryani Recipes
Jackfruit Biryani Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup curd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 3 tbsp biryani masala, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp lemon juice, 4 tsp oil, 3 tbsp coriander (chopped), 3 tbsp mint (chopped), 12 pieces jackfruit (raw), 1 carrot (chopped), 1 potato (chopped), 5 beans (chopped), 2 tbsp fried barista, 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter, 8 cubes capsicum, and 2 tbsp saffron milk.
Ingredients for biryani rice:
2 cup basmati rice, 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp pepper, ½ tsp cloves, 4 cardamoms, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 chilies, and 1 tbsp salt.
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Instructions
First, take a bowl and the curd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 3 tbsp biryani masala, ½ tsp salt, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp oil, 3 tbsp coriander and 3 tbsp mint, the jackfruit, carrot, potato, beans, and 2 tbsp fried onions and combine well and keep in rest for about 30 minutes.
How to cook the rice for biryani:
First, clean the rice and soak it for 20 minutes. Boil water and the spice in a deep pot and then add lemon juice, chili, and 1 tbsp salt, soaked rice and cook for 2 minutes, or as long as the rice is cooked (almost).
Now take another deep pot and heat ghee and 2 tbsp oil and add 1 bay leaf, 1-inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, ½ tsp cloves, and 4 cardamoms. Then add 2 onions, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste capsicum, and cook for 2 minutes. Now add vegetables (marinated) until the vegetables become tender. Finally, layer the vegetables and the cooked rice evenly and top with 2 tbsp saffron milk, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, 1 tsp biryani masala, and 2 tbsp ghee and keep in low heat for 30 minutes.
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Vegetable Biryani Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice (soaked), 6 cardamoms, 4 cloves divided, 1 teaspoon salt, 2.5 tablespoon ghee, 2 medium red onion (thinly sliced), 2 tablespoons cashews (broken), 1 small potato cubed, 1/2 cup cauliflower, 1 medium carrot, 5-6 green beans, 2 tbsp saffron milk, 1-inch ginger (crushed), 4-5 garlic cloves (crushed), 2 green chilies, 1.5 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 1/3 cup yogurt, 1.5 teaspoon biryani masala, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped mint, and 1.5 teaspoon rose water.
8 Delectable Kabab Recipes for Bangladeshi Kitchen
"Kabab" or "kebab" (Persian) or "kebap" (Turkish) refers to a dish that is prepared from grilled beef, mutton, or chicken. Fish kababs have also become popular. In some recipes, kabab is combined with grilled vegetables. Kababs originated in the Middle East and Central Asia. Let's take a look at 8 mouth-watering kabab recipes for Bangladeshi kitchens.
Kabab Recipes to Try This Eid-ul-Fitr
Shammi Kabab
Ingredients
500 gm mutton (chopped into cubes), 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, one-fourth teaspoon green cardamom (powdered), 1/2 tablespoon garlic (sliced), 10 green cardamoms, salt (as required), 1 egg (boiled ), 4 tablespoon chana dal, 1/4 teaspoon spice black pepper, 2 tablespoons red chili powder, 1/2 tablespoon ginger (sliced), 1/2 tablespoon clove, 1 tablespoon garam masala powder, and water (as required).
For filling:
2 onions (finely chopped), 2 green chilies (finely chopped), a handful of coriander leaves (finely chopped )
Preparations
First, take a pan and place the mutton, water, red chili powder, cumin seeds, black pepper, green cardamom powder, chana dal, garlic, ginger, cardamom pods, clove, and salt. Cook for around 40 minutes until the water evaporates and the meat becomes tender.
Then, grind the mixture to make a paste when it is cool. Now add a tablespoon of garam masala, and egg (mashed). Prepare the stuffing also with chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chilies, and salt.
Now, give the kababs shape using the mutton mixture. Stuff the kababs with the stuffing mixture. Deep fry on both sides of the kabab as long as they become brown. Serve hot with green chutney.
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Seekh Kabab
Ingredients
2 cups keema (minced mutton/beef), 1 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp fenugreek leaves, 1/2 tbsp garlic paste, half tbsp ginger paste, 1 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/4 tbsp black pepper (powdered), 1/4 tbsp garam masala, 2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped), 1 tbsp green chilies (finely chopped), 6 skewers, 2 tbsp oil (for brushing), ½ tbsp chaat masala, and 6-8 lemon wedges.
Preparations
For the marination:
Take a bowl and combine minced meat with a few tbsp of vinegar and fenugreek leaves. Then gradually add garlic paste, ginger paste, salt, black pepper, coriander leaves, and green chilies. Next, marinate the mixture for 5-6 hours in the refrigerator.
For the kababs:
First, prepare the oven to 375 degrees or 205 degrees C. Then shape the meat mixture into long 'tubes' around the skewers and place them into the pre-prepared oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Brush the oil and cook for extra 2 minutes. Once done, place the Kabab carefully in a dish. Spread chaat masala on top the Kabab. Decorate with onions and lemons wedges. Serve hot with chutney (green).
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Jali kabab
Ingredients
250gm keema, 1 piece of bread (soaked), 3 tablespoons fried onion, ginger paste 1 teaspoon, garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon, green papaya paste 1 teaspoon, red chili powder 1/4 teaspoon, special kabab masala 1 teaspoon, nutmeg powder a pinch, chopped mint 1 tablespoon, chopped coriander leaves 1 tablespoon, chopped green chili 1 tbsp, 1 egg (beaten), and salt (as required).
For coating and frying:
2 eggs, water (as required), bread crumbs, and oil (as required).
Preparations
First, take a bowl and mix all the ingredients except the coating and frying ingredients. Mix everything nicely and give the Kabab shape. Put the prepared Kabab in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes to have a firm shape of the kabab.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs with little water. Then dip the Kabab first into the beaten egg and then coat them with bread crumbs. Again dip them into the egg and deep fry them. Make sure you lightly sprinkle some egg mixture in a circular motion into the oil so that there creates that net effect. Serve hot with biriyani or pulao.
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Muthi Kabab
Ingredients
For kabab:
mutton mince 1 kg, garlic 15 cloves, green chilli 6, ginger 3-inch piece, onion 1 large, dry fenugreek leaves 1 tbsp, red chilli powder 1 tsp, crushed red chilli 2 tsp, coriander seeds 2 tbsp (dry roasted), cumin seeds 1-1/2 tbsp (dry roasted), garam masala powder 1 tsp, salt 1 tsp, fresh coriander 2 tbsp, fresh mint 2 tbsp, and raw papaya paste 1-1/2 tbsp.
Preparations
First, mix mutton mince and papaya paste mix and marinate it for 2 hours. If needed, add 4 to 5 Tbsp of water to this mixture.
Then blend garlic, green chilli, ginger, onion, fenugreek leaves, red chilli powder, crushed red chilli, coriander, cumin, garam masala powder, and salt nicely. Then add coriander, and mint leaves and grind again.
Next, add mutton and papaya paste into the blender and blend to get a smooth paste. Mix everything well and then give the Kabab shape. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and bake both sides of each Kabab for 10-12 minutes. Serve with paratha and mint chutney.
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Unique Raw Mango Recipes for Summer 2023
Raw or unripe mango is a highly nutritious and healthy fruit available at the beginning of the summer season in Bangladesh. Raw mango is enriched with carbohydrates, protein, fats, fibre, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B3. It also contains antioxidants that serve as an immunity booster. It has cardio-protective properties and anticancer agents also. The tangy flavor of raw mangoes soothes our souls during the scorching heat of summer days. Let’s take a look at 8 amazing green mango recipes to try in the summer of 2023.
8 Amazing Raw Mango or Kacha Aam Recipes to Try at Home
Corn and Raw Mango Salad
Ingredients
1 cup corn, 1 tbsp onions, 3 tbsp spring onions, 1/2 red bell pepper, 1 tbsp raw mango (diced), 6 tomatoes, 1 tbsp pineapple (diced), 1 tsp coriander leaves, 4 basil leaves, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp white pepper powder.
Delicious Bhorta Recipes for This Pahela Baishakh
Bhorta (mashed) food items are an integral part of Bengali cuisine. Especially, during the scorching heat of summer days, bhorta made with vegetables, greens, or peels can keep the body cool and the mind at peace. Besides, bhorta items can be made with fish that are either boiled, steamed, baked, charred, or lightly fried. During Pahela Baishakh, or Bengali New Year, Bangladeshis love to eat different bhorta items along with panta rice and fried hilsa fish. Let’s take a look at 10 mouth-watering bhorta recipes to celebrate this Pahela Baishakh.
10 Tasty Bhorta Recipes for Pahela Baishakh
Egg-Potato Mashed Recipe (Dim-Aloo Bhorta)
Ingredients
Potatoes - 3-4, egg - 1 (boiled), onion - 1/8 cup (chopped), dry red chilies - 4 (as you like), salt - ½ teaspoon, and mustard oil - 2 tbsp.
Preparations
First, wash potatoes and eggs properly. Now boil potatoes in 4 cups of water for 20 minutes in a deep pan. Then add the egg and cook for another 12 minutes. When the potatoes become tender and the egg boils well, take them out of the hot water. Don’t put potatoes in the hot water for a long time as they will be too soft and moist by absorbing water. Then peel the potatoes and egg after they cool down.
Now, take a bowl and mash the potatoes and egg. Meanwhile, take another bowl and mash roasted red chilies, and onion. Add the red chili mixture to the potato-egg mash and combine it well. Finally, add mustard oil and continue mashing till the potatoes have a sticky texture. Garnish and serve with plain rice.
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Mashed Almond Recipe (Badam Bhorta)
Ingredients
½ cup almonds, 4-5 chilies (dry roasted), ⅛ cup chopped onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 tbsp mustard oil.
Preparations
First, fry the almonds. Wait until the almonds become cool. After cooling, grind them. Then add onion slices, pepper, and salt to the almond batter. Finally, pour mustard oil and mix the combination well again. Enjoy with rice.
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Mashed Lentil Recipe (Dal Bhorta)
Ingredients
1 cup Masoor Daal, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ⅛ cup chopped onions, 1 tsp salt (as needed), 1/8 cup coriander leaves (chopped), 2-3 tbsp mustard oil, and 3-4 dry red chili.
Preparations
First, wash and clean the lentils. Now boil 1 cup of lentils with 2 cups of water in a deep pan for 8-10 minutes. Skim off the foams that come on top of the lentils during cooking. After boiling, add the turmeric and garlic to the pan. When water decreases, minimize the heat and cover the pan. As soon as the water has completely evaporated, remove the pan from the stove.
Meanwhile, fry dry chilies in another pan, and when they become blackish-brown, remove the pan. Now mash the roasted chilies and put salt into them. Add chopped onion, coriander leaves, and mustard oil to the mixture of boiled lentils and mashed dried chili. Now mash the mixture thoroughly by hand. Add extra salt if needed. Enjoy the bhorta with rice.
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