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    WELCOME TO PLAYFUL COOKING

    Hello and welcome to my culinary space. You will find a mix of Indian dishes and recipes from across the globe. A separate section dedicated to Bengali Cuisine, dishes I grew up eating, both modern and traditional. Easy effortless meals, one bowl bake, easy to follow recipes which are mostly nutritional with a little bit of indulgence here and there. 

    Durga Puja Special Food

    • Bhapa Ilish
      Bhapa Ilish
    • Bengali Aloo Dum
      Bengali Aloo Dum
    • Basanti Pulao
    • Koraishuti Kochuri
    • Bhaja Mung Daal Khichuri
    • Tomato Khejur Chutney
    • Bengali Fried Rice
      Bengali Fried Rice
    • Chicken Ghugni
    • Rosogolla
      Rosogolla
    • Mishti Doi
    • Khejur Gurer Payesh
    • Sondesh
      Chanar Sondesh

    Recent Recipes

    • Radhabhallavi
      Radhaballavi
    • Chicken Chow Mein
      Chicken Chow Mein
    • Beetroot Bean Dip
      Beetroot Bean Dip
    • Laal Shaak
      Laal Shaak

    Latest Video on YouTube

    NYC Halal Cart Style - Chicken Over Rice! Perfect contrast of hot and cool, crispy and tender.

    Lunch Box Ideas

    • Mushroom Spinach Pinwheel
      Mushroom Spinach Pinwheel
    • Tuna Sandwich
    • Spiced Shredded Chicken Wrap
    • White beans on Toast
      White Beans on Toast
    • Vermicelli Upma
    • Mushroom Egg Quesadilla
    • Air fried tofu
      Air Fried Tofu
    • Mac and Cheese Bread Bites

    Curries and Stew

    • Bhuna Gosht
      Bhuna Gosht
    • Lau diye bhaja munger Dal
      Lau Diye Bhaja Munger Dal
    • Patla Murgi Jhol
      Patla Murgi Jhol
    • Malai Soya Chaap
      Malai Soya Chaap
    • Rui Macher Jhol
      Rui Macher Jhol
    • Methi Malai Paneer
      Methi Dill Malai Paneer
    • Cauliflower white bean and coconut curry
      Cauliflower Beans Coconut Curry
    • Rajma Masala
      Rajma Masala
    • Chana Masala
      Chana Masala
    • Mutton Nihari
      Mutton Nihari | Spiced Goat Stew
    • Pudina Aloo
      Pudina Aloo (Potato Mint Curry)
    • Achari Murgh / Achari Chicken
      Achari Murgh

    See more curries and stew →

    QUICK WEEKNIGHT MEAL

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      Crunchy Salad Served 4 Ways!
    • Salmon with watermelon salad
      Salmon with Watermelon Salad
    • Spring time salad with roasted veggie.. Beautiful array of colors | Playful Cooking #roasted #vegetables #salad #spring #beetroot #carrot #foodphotography
      Roasted Beetroot Carrot Salad
    • Zaatar Roasted Cauliflower Brussel Sprouts with Maple Mustard Dressing | Playful Cooking #cauliflower #foodphotography #salad #roasted
      Zaatar Roasted Cauliflower Brussels Sprouts with Maple Mustard Dressing
    • Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Pasta Salad
    • Panko Crusted Salmon
    • Roasted Tomato and garlic spaghetti
      Roasted Tomato and Garlic Spaghetti
    • Shakshuka
      Shakshuka

    Bengali Cuisine

    • Lau khosha bhaja
      Lau Er Khosha Bhaja
    • Bengali Ghee
      Bengali Ghee
    • Bengali Aloo Bhaja
      Bengali Aloo Bhaja
    • Mulo Chringri Ghonto
      Mulo Chingri Ghonto
    • Fig Chutney
      Fig Chutney
    • Lau Chringri
      Lau Chingri
    • Doi Ghol
      Doi Ghol
    • Air Fried Cauliflower with five spice
      Air Fried Cauliflower in Five Spice
    • Shoshar Shukto
    • Phulkopi dalna
      Phulkopir Aloo Dalna
    • Kacha Aamer Tok
      Kacha Aamer Tok
    • Tetor Dal
      Tetor Daal (Bitter Gourd Yellow Mung Stew)

    See more bengali cuisine →

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    About Me

    Hey there! I am Kankana and this is my culinary space where I unfold memories, share stories and try new flavours. Easy effortless cooking with fresh ingredients is my mantra and I like to carry that in my everyday meal.

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    Hey there! I am Kankana and this is my culinary space where I unfold memories, share stories and try new flavours. Easy effortless cooking with fresh ingredients is my mantra and I like to carry that in my everyday meal.

    Learn more about me →

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