Rosogolla – Whose Is It Really? Bengal and Odisha have been locked in a loud tug-of-war over this sweet delicacy for years. Finally, Bengal won the battle. In November 2018, Rosogolla received the GI (Geographical Indication) tag under the name “Banglar Rosogolla”. Since then, Rosgolla Day has
Does the name Dhakai Paratha transport you straight to Bangladesh, or perhaps to your college street days in Kolkata? For many, it recalls the bustling roadside eateries near colleges and the parar tele-bhaja dokan that once fried these crisp golden delights every winter morning. There was a time when North Kolkata’s winter
With the rhythm of the monsoon, memories of Bengal’s most cherished fish, Ilish (Hilsa), come alive on the plate through timeless recipes. The hilsa catch in Bengal and Bangladesh reaches its peak as the skies get darker and the rivers rise. From Kolkata to Khulna, every Bengali family
The European country of Portugal and Bandel, the beautiful town of Bengal, may be separated by continents, but are united by their gourmet taste! And that missing link happens to be ‘Bandel Cheese,’ that originated in in this town on the banks of the Ganga
In North Bengal, at the famous Bengal Safari, something new is happening. It’s not inside the animal enclosures or forest trails. It’s at a small food kiosk. This is where Haringhata®'s ‘Meat on Wheelz’ has set up. It is more than just a food stall. It
Whenever we think of premium chocolate, Belgium comes to mind—the world’s top-tier confectionery hub. The largest exporters of cocoa beans to Belgium are Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Ecuador. In Asia, the top chocolate producer is Malaysia. But many do not know that India produces
Jorasanko Thakurbari had laid the path for several events and ideologies that were part of Bengal Renaissance. Surprisingly, there is mention of a ‘Glutton Club’ in Thakurbari where regular elections were held and getting votes depended upon how well the members were treated with good
This is an era when West Bengal’s Malda was known as Gour Bangla. During the reign of Sultan Hussain, Chaitanya Dev also known as Gaurango came here. It was in Gaur that he preached the language of love to Roop and Sanatan. And it was this
When dark clouds gather over Kolkata and raindrops start dropping on the roads, the city’s appetite turns towards warmth, spice, and soul-soothing comfort food. Among the many monsoon favourites that grace Bengali kitchens, one dish stands out not just for its rich, creamy indulgence but also
Most people who know even a little about Kolkata, are aware of the legacy and history of the Bonedi baris or the traditional Bengali households. For generations, these traditional houses have kept our culture and traditions alive and the tales of these traditional households are