The slim cookbooks feature 18 family recipes — a veritable who’s who of South Asian dishes, from chana masala to begun bhaja to Sri Lankan love cake. Food items have long been a favorite ...

This is my version of Begun bhaja or baingan bhaja which is very popular in the Indian Bengali cuisine. Traditionally, these are pan-fried in mustard oil and have a delicious pungent taste to them.

An array of delightful side dishes accompanied the Pakhala spread, including Chicken Besara Bhajja, Alu Bharta, Saga Bhaja, Chhatu Besara, Macha Bhaja and Ambula Rai. Each side dish was meticulously ...