Shorshe Ilish – the evergreen classic
What can be the possible English word for 'Kai'? Curry? Gravy? I don't have an exact word. We have made many Ilish recipes here. The all time favourite of...
Ilish Maach Bhaja and Ilisher tel | Hilsa Fish Fry
A week ago, we carried out 'Ask me Anything' in Instagram. Someone asked a question, which is often asked by many. What gets cooked at home? What gets cooked...
Shaplar Bhyala | Water lily stem fritters
This season, I learnt to make shaplar bhyala. I tell Tugga all the time, learning never ends. Be it photography, house work, styling, cooking, baking,...
Dim Posto and Gulzar’s 86th Birthday
Like many fans, I too celebrated the 86th birthday of Gulzar Saab. Listening to his songs and catching up with other Gulzar fans over Social media. I went...
Gulmarg gondola ride and the snow storm
The foreword - This post has been in the draft for a long time. 3 years is indeed a long time. I am a lazy travel writer. I am an enthusiastic travel...
Biryani in Kolkata cloud
Kolkata loves its biryani. Phuchka, egg roll, kosha mangsho and others will give a close fight and can win at pockets. However, if it's a General Election of...
Do It Yourself Salted Caramel | Easy Salted Caramel Sauce
Whenever I see these advertisements of chocolates or cookies with a caramel oozing out from the inside, my heart just skips a beat. Vanilla ice cream with a...
Kecak Dance in Batubulan | Things to do in Bali
It was a long day indeed. We had visited Kintamani highland in the morning and then enjoyed a hearty lunch, in an open air dream atmosphere, facing Mt. Batur...
Ubud Art Market – Its more than shopping
I have always been excited about visiting a market place in a new country. Since the time when there was no currency, market place has been one place of...
Kolkata Chicken Stew on a scorching Summer Sunday
Imagine a scorching summer day. Usually by the end of April, it is unbearable heat in the city. Ashok, the house help, was not allowed to enter our complex...