Okra is a common vegetable on both the Bangladeshi and Indian tables. It is a cheap vegetable that grows abundantly and is readily available. I love this vegetable and try to make a dish every so often, probably too often for most. This is a simple, everyday vegetable that is delicious. The cooking technique is quite unique. On the subcontinent, we do not prefer okra to be slimy, as it is served in gumbo, but rather crisp. This dish deviates from the traditional style, as the

Raitha is core to Indian cuisine. It is found in different versions in most Indian cultures, especially in the north. In the south, it is...

Onions are common throughout India, especially in northern India. They are served raw or in salads or raithas. The crunch of raw onions...