


The Irish Stew that always features on our Christmas Menu
Irish stew is a must for our Christmas Eve dinner party. Anglo-Indian Roast chicken, Irish stew, freshly baked breads, a nice warm salad, cranberry chutney, and more make their way to our table. It is a feast that we eagerly anticipate each year with the closest of...
Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee and his new cook book – Chhaunk
The second book of Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee – ‘Chhaunk’ is here and here is what you can expect from the book. We met Mr. Banerjee for an exclusive interview organised by Oxford Bookstore Kolkata as a part of the upcoming AKLF.

Sheem Shorshe or Sheem’er Jhal?
Is it a jhaal or shorshe bata? For Bengalis, it’s clear, but non-Bengalis are often puzzled. To simplify: jhol is a light, stew-like curry. Jhaal is made with mustard paste. Ghotis, or those from West Bengal, refer to mustard-based dishes as jhaal, while Bangals,...