bengali new year & a plan

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Let's start with an apology, shall we? An apology for spamming your inbox with an old newsletter and an acceptance that last month's juggling act was a disaster considering the various balls that were dropped and rolled away. While people were pranking each other on April Fool's day, I was busy promising myself of doing a better job and more importantly, being kind to myself — this after I spent a major chunk of yesterday feeling guilty about the old newsletter situation and for several other things, including some random incidents that happened decades ago. Not good for mental health, this self-flagellation. So let's talk about the good things in life... books and food! April is also the month of the regional New Year celebrations with Poila Boishakh, Baisakhi, Bihu and more. So this month's newsletter contains a few recommendations for the feasts that you will plan for yourself, with or without family and friends. Mine is going to be unique for sure and away from the parents so fingers crossed!  I finally caught up on some reading amid the hoopla of planning a move (more on that later), got around to sharing my thoughts on them and decided to take the easier route of sharing the recipe for one of my favourite comfort foods - I shared it on Instagram! And while on Instagram, I hope all of you who've grown up on Hindi movies from the 1970s and 80s are enjoying the sheer class, wit and sophisticated sass that Zeenat Aman has brought to the gram. That's a masterclass happening right there, my friends! On that note, I shall leave you with a question here – would you prefer an email update as and when a new post has gone up on the blog or a monthly newsletter? Drop me a line, will you? Your opinion matters. Until next time, Keep cooking & reading Rapti B Stir-Fried Lettuce & Greens Rounding up the Lettuce Series (I should have dubbed it 'trilogy') with the easiest recipe ever – a stir fry! Wash, tear, dump, toss and tadaaaaaa… And did it go down well with the parents? Oh hell yeah! So much so we've had repeat requests and its been paired with steamed rice, dumped on toast, stirred into noodles and eaten as is.   READ ON FOR RECIPE Things to cook in April   MISHTI GHEE PULAO Mishti Ghee Bhaat, a traditional Bengali rice dish is part of the menu on special occasions. Translated as 'Sweet Ghee Rice', it is also called Mishti Bengali Pulao in some households.. Click here for RECIPE   YELLOW MOONG DAL WITH VEGGIES Golden, sweet yellow moong dal is roasted, tempered in whole spices and cooked with a handful of vegetables for a dish that soothes and satiates.  Click here for RECIPE   NARKEL MALAI MURG  Chicken cooked with minimal spices in coconut milk for a subtle and creamy curry that is perfect for summer celebrations. Click here for RECIPE   DOI BOONDE Boonde, tiny crispy balls of gram flour fried & ducked in sugar syrup, served with yoghurt.  Click here for RECIPE   MIXED FRUIT CHAATNI A Bengali chutney made with seasonal fruits is the perfect last course for any meal or can be used for chapati rolls and sourdough toppings.  Click here for RECIPE Read & Watch Published 2022  Fiction Click here for REVIEW 2016 | South Korea  Rom Com Click here for REVIEW Copyright © 2023 From The Corner Table. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive email updates published by From The Corner Table. Do you want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.