Fish Kabiraji, an exotic Bengali delicacy - Image Courtesy : https://mitracafe.co.in Durga Puja in Bengal, especially Kolkata, has a flavor, essence and life of its own! For anyone who has lived in Kolkata for a long, Durga Puja is more than just a religious affair. The
Ma Durga's arrival on Earth heralds a season of festivities like no other in West Bengal and adjoining states in eastern India. Food takes precedence in homes and streets and is one of the best ways to experience this annual festival. Today we will share
Thanks to the rising use of social media platforms and online encyclopedias, many of us are now updated about the diverse cuisines found in India as well as around the world. Since time immemorial, desserts have topped the list of being the most favourable to
Who doesn’t know that Bengal is the ‘Sweetest’ destination in the world? It is also a pastry lovers’ paradise with a bigtime influence of British and French bakers down the ages. No wonder that some of the classical desserts of Bengal have made their way
“Machhe bhate Bangali” is a preconceived notion about Bengalis, which roughly translates, to savour fish and rice is what makes one a true Bengali. However, mutton too holds a very special place in every Bengali’s heart and hearth. Bengalis’ love for mutton transcends all barriers
As the Puja shopping fever catches up, Gariahat area of South Kolkata is all decked up with the road side stalls doing brisk business. For decades, Gariahat has been the place which marks the beginning of the pujo by introducing people to the trendy picks
Asian palmyra palm, popularly known as Taal in Bengal ‘Taal'er bora khaiya Nando nachite lagilo
The one thing that cannot be bound by barriers of language, race, or borders of countries is food. And when it comes to Hilsa, the one fish placed as the “fish of kings” in the landscape of Bengal, who cares if the cherished recipe originates
Kadali Payesh, an age-old dessert from Shibpur’s Roychowdhury Bari Bengal has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Not just known for its diverse and vibrant culture, literature, music, dance, and cinema, but also for its traditional Bengali cuisine, with its emphasis on fish,
Sabudana, aka tapioca pearl papad, is the easiest and most adored snack savored by Bengalis Bengalis are known for their utmost love for food. The ingredients and techniques used in preparing Bengali foods depend on the seasons, timings (morning, afternoon, evening, or night), and various festivals