A letter to my boy on his 14th Birthday
My dear baby, I know you are going to hate me for this and you will probably say, why Mumma, why did you have to write this on the blog, and I can already...
Machher Binuni Kochuri: When Fish Kochuri Gets a Braid
When we first made machher binuni kochuri, it felt familiar yet, the final result was quite different. We had already shared our classic machher kochuri on...
Mutton Vindaloo and the Sound of Old Kolkata Mornings
Sunday morning in Kolkata has its own rhythm. The eight year old begins his harmonium practice. Meanwhile, the shobjiwala announces his greens in a long...
Shora Pithe or Chitoi Pithe- Makar Sankranti Special
Shora pithe is an integral part of Bengal’s pithe–puli culture. Every winter, rice becomes the central ingredient of the kitchen, transformed through soaking,...
Rum Balls- Festive and Boozy
The first time I tried rum balls from Kolkata bakeries was much before the legal age for alcohol consumption. But then, Bengalis of our generation grew up...
Mary Memsahib’s Fish Finger for Christmas
Was Mary Ann the person who became Mary maemsaib later? May be or may not be. For many of us in our generation, growing up meant Anjan Dutta's Mary Ann and if...
Roshun Bhapa Machh- Steamed fish in garlic flavour
When you are always on the lookout for interesting recipes, you end up buying cookbooks. It's been a thing for me since my college days. I still remember my...
Dhokar Dalna- The Pure Vegetarian Treat
Some dishes quietly define Bengali cooking. It's not because they are fancy, but because of the thought and care that goes into making them. One of these...
Pabda Machh’er Jhal- A wedding delicacy
Some recipes are for special occasions, while others are for everyday meals. Pabda machh'er jhal fits in well with both worlds. You can make it for a Sunday...
Phulkopir Ghonto- When Recipes Make a Come Back
We share recipes almost every day on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Recently, we added a new channel to the mix- Bong Recipe Tales, a shorts-only YouTube...
