you've gotta check this out!
http://www.worldcook.net/Cooking/WorldRecipes/Bangladesh-recipes.htm
for me my favorite thing here is dahl - which is yellow lentil soup usually served with rice. i've got to say, it tastes so good and so healthy. it's a great substitute for black beans and rice - just as good??? it's really good.
we've eaten lots of roti/chapati, and i like these grilled breads. hilsa fish is good; it's dry and also grilled. the chutneys are mouth-watering, whether sweet or spicey. rasmalal is sweet and simple, nice for dessert.
we've tried chicken khubani, samosas, and several biryanis too. a lot of the food that i thought i'd like - the curries and 'gravies' are just too oily for me - and these dishes are everywhere. but as long as the fruits are around all the time i'll do just fine here.
tomorrow night the roommates and i are invited to join mr. sinha for dinner and i think we may try iftar food. mr. sinha, so nice, told me on the phone today to come hungry.
if you guys try a recipe let me know how it goes!
missing you all
