During the late 1800s, passengers took the East Bengal Express connecting urban Calcutta with Goalondo, from where people opted for the ferry service on the Padma River. Passengers fanned out on steamers to Narayanganj in Dhaka or to Barisal it took connecting boats and steamers
Mihidana, the delectable sweet, is synonymous with its place of origin Burdwan. Described as the micro-cousin of the traditional Boondi, its name is derived from two words, Mihi meaning fine, and Dana, meaning grain. The bright yellow, petite, round-shaped sweet is known the world over
Of all the delectable street food items Calcutta is renowned for, shingara (do not mix it with North Indian samosa) definitely ensures its spot right on the top list. Shingara can be described as the cousin of Samosa though whose origin can be traced back
Having a stuffed turkey meal on Christmas is an age-old tradition. It became popular in Britain in 1950s. It is said that the first British monarch to eat turkey during Christmas was King Henry VIII. Christmas is the perfect occasion to devour this delicacy. This
It is often said the British left India, but they left behind their legacy among the Anglo-Indian community residing in Kolkata. Specially in their cuisine that have a mix of Indo-British influence. The cuisine that was always special still retains its old-world charm and can
Kolkata is often called the street-food capital of the country. First-timers who are coaxed to savor the variety of road-side snacks may sound a little skeptic at first but after savoring the delicacies, they are bound to attain a state similar to Odysseus’ men in
The century-old sherbet joint Paramount has witnessed many a storm, from surging prices and customer base complaining at times of fall in quality, to that of well-known revolutionaries from Bengal who used the joint as an undercover location for hatching plans against the British. Yet
GB was at Aahare Bangla, the mega food event held every year in Kolkata. Watch this vibrant food video to know what were lay smiling from the plates of food lovers!
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
Author Leela Majumdar was a great cook and the way she weaved stories with food has been a great favourite down generations. Today we share her recipe for Chinese Omlette. Not just easy to make, it will also serve the purpose of being a super