Earthquake risk management
Farid Hasan Ahmed :An earthquake hit Bangladesh and surrounding countries, on April 13, killing one and injuring over 100 others. 18 buildings got tilted across...
Weekend Plus
Breads, pavs, buns and pizza bases contain cancer-causing chemicals
Weekend Plus Desk :According to the report, 84 per cent of bread and bakery samples collected from across Delhi contain residues of potassium bromate, potassium...
Brief on Haiku
Ashraful Musaddeq :Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry-a non-rhymed verse genre with seasonal theme which paint a mental image in the reader’s mind. It...
Books, education and language
Rummana Chowdhury :When I was very small and was trying to learn the alphabets my respected tutor made a statement many times, which came back...
Muzharul Islam, Kahn and architecture in Bangladesh
Kazi K Ashraf :(After last week write-up)However, the most poignant event would be to invite Louis Kahn to design the capital complex at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar...
Mughlai Paratha
Ingredients :300gm Maida2 Eggs1 tsp Baking powderOil to cookSalt to taste How to make Take a big bowl and mix flour, baking powder and salt.Rub...
Sufi Malpua
Ingredients :2 litres Milk1/4 cup Maida1/4 cup SujiGhee for deep fryingWaterMethodBoil the milk till it reduces to ½ its quantity.Roast suji till light brown.Add it...
Potato Masala
Ingredients :250gms Potatoes chopped1 tsp Garam masala powder1 tsp Salt (according to taste)1 Large Onion (chopped)1 tsp Coriander leaves1/4 tsp Turmeric powder5 Whole Black pepper1...
Bhapa Chingri
Ingredients :10-12 Pieces of prawns1/2 Coconut, paste5 tbsp Paste of chilli and white mustard10-12 Pieces green chilli, chopped2 tsp Turmeric powderSugar and salt to taste100...
Pineapple Raisin Chutney
Ingredients :Pineapple, 1 mediumGinger, 1/2 inch pieceSugar, 1 tablespoonRaisins, 2 tablespoonsPanch phoran, 1 teaspoonRed chillies, crushed, 1/2 teaspoonSalt, to tasteProcedurePeel and cut pineapple into small...
Sandesh
Ingredients :100gms Chenna2 tbsp Milk4 tsp Powdered SugarFew drops of Rose/Kewra EssenceSilver Foil ProcedureBlend all ingredients in a pan gently.Cook on low flame, stirring continuously...