Bengalis are foodie by heart and maybe due to this fact we are called “Bhojon Roshik Bangali.” Every Bengali home has a different style of cooking, which a child grows up eating.On this note, I must say sweets have always had a special place on
This is indeed a Bangali mishti with a difference. It looks like a pillow, is fluffy like one, but is a thing to eat. And for all those whose forefathers are from Bangladesh will surely feel a touch of nostalgia when one traces the history
Patharchapri fair of Birbhum is famous for its Urs festival. And there is one family of Birbhum, who have a special connect with this fair. They are the Dey family of Tantipara, who come every year with their century old Jalebis, that are sold at
Food is always a big part of our celebrations and festivals and sweets are a must in every Bengali household during festival times.What, I mean about sweets are traditional hand-made ones from sugar, chhena/cottage cheese, milk, mawa/ khoya, Gur/Molasses in Bengali homes. Some of these
It was born out of passion, when foodies Devashis Kuthari, Vikrant Dudhoria and Pooja Baid joined hands to enjoy the sin of chocolate and the blessings of home-made vegetarian food. Good Vegetarian Food of Calcutta(GVF) group started in 2007, and now has a strong 100000
A vegetable Aumbol or chutney called Barar aumbol or Sweet potato aumbol is cooked in Taki during winter season. Vegetables such as red pumpkin, sweet potato, white tender radish and brinjal are used for this dish. A simple chutney that will titillate your taste buds
SadaD alna or Jjalphoroner Dalna is Taki’s special dish.Green chilly or kanchalanka is known as Jhalor Morich in Taki, a legacy of Jessore dialect.From the name itself it is apparent that this dish is sadaie.spiceless with a mild dash of green chilli or jhal. This
Every region has its specific signature cuisine that becomes important for a particular region, because of the increase of tourists opting for Home Stays these days.Taki is a Buffer Zone between Ghatis and Bangals. Naturally Taki cuisine is neither Ghati nor Bangal, but a mixture
Here is recipe of Chicken Kasha from Supriya Devi’s cook book. It is said she was not just a great cook, but loved treating friends and family to sumptuous food. And Uttam Kumar was a die hard fan of her dishes. We share today one
For those who are used to savouring pancakes, here is some Bangla version to it. The Nabanno festival is here and a major part of the rituals is food: Pithe and Puli. This is done to celebrate the harvest season. It begins early in the