A Day of Bangladeshi Food | Chef Hijabi

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, and brown sugar is less expensive.

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Tofu is lower in calories, while ricotta is a cost-effective cheese option.

Prepare a variety of dishes including buna mutton and plain rice.

Serve hilsa fish, which is noted as one of the best fishes in Bangladesh.

Prepare a salad with onions and cucumbers to accompany the meal.

Cook mutton until tender, ensuring it falls off the bone.

Fry potatoes with chicken in a pan, seasoning with spices and turmeric.

Serve the chicken and potatoes with luchi (a type of bread).

Prepare a sweet dish called falooda with jelly and fruit, served with ice cream.

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