Sandesh made of Jackfruit seeds Jackfruit is one of those exotic fruits that often draw mixed reviews from people due to its strong aroma. While some love it for its distinctive, musky smell, others simply mark it as pungent. Despite the controversies, one cannot ignore the
Ice apple also known as Taal Shansh in Bengal Even though the monsoon has arrived, Bengal is still in the midst of canicular days. The arrival of summer means that there are plenty of hydrating fruits to savour. Furthermore, we must always quench our thirst by
MasterChef Australia 2021 became witness to a startling rendition when participant Kishwar Chowdhury presented her dish named ‘Smoked Rice Water’ in front of the judges. To state it quite proudly, her dish was a humble adaptation of ‘panta bhaat’ – an oh-so-common dish found widely
As the Hooghly River meanders its way to the Bay of Bengal, its west bank takes a unique crescent moon shape between the waterfront towns of Chinsurah and Chandannagar, once bastions of Dutch and French colonial rule respectively. Caught by the picturesque view of the
Bengalis swear by a spoonful of ghee - a splendid taste enhancer for warm white rice that can ace the game without even needing curries or side dishes to accompany it. If you have a consistent dollop of mashed potatoes, a pinch of salt, and
Priyanka Kundu Biswas, the “Queen of Desserts,” a title she received from none other than celebrated chef Vikas Khanna at the MasterChef contest, very quickly won the hearts of everyone including the Bengalis around the world, with her amazing baking skills. The 32-year-old who resides
Bengalis are widely known for being avid food lovers. Bengali cuisine, which has a long and varied culinary heritage, features a wide range of flavours and ingredients. Bengal's native cuisine is significantly influenced by its environment and climate, which are distinguished by its fertile soil
As the scorching heat beats down the city, one corner of Central Kolkata awakes at dawn. Zakaria Street comes alive during the month of Ramadaan as Muslims across the world observe fast in the holy month of Ramzan and eat only before sunrise and after
It is said there is no age as young or old to become an entrepreneur. What one needs for the same is a penchant to do something new and add value to one’s own life as well as to the lives of others. So when
ABengalis are born with sweet tooth – commentators may not see eye to eye with this statement but even the staunchest opponent would agree that Bengalis have this peculiar affinity towards sweets, a till-death-do-we-part-kind of love affair that simply keeps them going. Sweets is an