Murg Methi Malai

Ingredients :

• chicken (500 grams)
• fresh curd  (100 grams)o
• kasoori methi (2 tbsp)
• onions (2 large, grated)
• ginger-gralic paste (1 tsp)
• garam masala powder (1 tsp)
• sugar (1 tsp)
• salt
• refined oil (4 tsp)
• a fine paste of 2 tsp Cashew nuts, 2 tsp resins, 2 tsp char magaj and 2 tsp poppy seeds.
•  fresh cream and green chillies (optional)

Procedure :

Take medium size chicken pieces and marinate them in curd along with salt, sugar, kasoori methi, ginger-garlic paste and garam masala powder for at least for half an hour.
Heat the oil, and fry the grated onions till brown. Add the marinated chicken, and saute for 15 minutes. Cover the lid and cook till the chicken is tender. Add the 'fine paste' mentioned in the ingredients. Garnish with fresh cream and green chillies (optional).

 Serve hot with chappatis/rice.

Shorshe Eelish

The hilsa or eelish is one of the most loved fishes to Bengalis and Bangladeshis. Found in the tidal estuaries in and around the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, this fish can be eaten in a variety of forms - smoked,  fried, steamed, or even baked (inside leaves of the banana plant). These fish breed during the monsoon season, and are generally caught at the same time. Eelish eggs are a delicacy too.

1. Eelish fish
2. salt and turmeric to marinate
3. mustard oil
4. green chillies
5. mustard paste

Procedure :

 Marinate the fish steak with salt and turmeric powder. Heat the wok. Add 1 tsp mustard oil. And arrange the marinated fish steaks. Simmer for 2 mins. Add the mustard green chilly paste to it. Then add salt, and water. Boil for 5 mins. Add enough slit green chillies and 2 tbsp mustard oil. Boil for another 2 mins. Remove from heat.

Serve with hot rice.