Macher Jhol- A weekday essential
Bengalis and their macher jhol — it’s an undying love. From the mighty ilish to the small mourala, we cook fish in a hundred different ways. But when it comes...
Jeere diye macher jhol | Aloo, jhinge, potol diye macher jhol
Mache bhate Bangali – tai na? This saying suggests that Bengalis primarily enjoy fish curry and rice. A plate of rice with jeere diye macher jhol is enough to...
Shol Begun- Thakurbari’r Ranna
If there’s one thing Tagore didn’t write, it’s a cookbook—and how much we wish he had! Imagine a collection of recipes as layered as his poetry. It would have...
Kancha aamer chop- a sweet and sour sensation
There’s something about a Kal Baisakhi (norwesters) evening that calls for muri and chop. The lights flicker once. A gust of wind slams the window shut. The...
Mutton Kala Bhuna- A flavour Bomb of a Recipe
One of the much coveted Mutton Dish is Mutton Kala Bhuna from Bangladesh and here is a recipe to die for.
Kancha Aam Diye Pulao | Mango Rice
Kancha aam diye pulao, also known as mango rice or green mango rice, is a comforting dish made in different parts of India. In South India, it’s a common...
Murgir Shada Pulao- A Flavour Chicken Pulao
Rediscovering Fatima Didi’s Murgir Shada Pulao Years ago, during my stay in Goa, Fatima didi, our househelp at that time, introduced me to a delicious pulao...
Gota Moshlar Mangsho- Wrapped in Nostalgia
My introduction to gota moshlar mangsho happened unexpectedly, through a casual call to Pia Di during the lockdown. Pia Di, originally from Kolkata, was a...
Poddo Luchi- Bengali Delicacy
Poddo Luchi, translating to "lotus bread," is a traditional Bengali delicacy that has gradually faded from contemporary kitchens. Historically, this...
Gondhoraj pulao on a summer afternoon
It's been one of those exhausting days. Between a cookbook shoot, endless cut-out images for a retainer client, Tugga’s final exams, and Brishti battling a...
