by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jun 17, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
Every monsoon, a familiar leafy bunch appears in the neighbourhood markets – paat shaak, or jute leaves. Most people know jute as a fibre, but the tender leaves are a delicacy in Bengali homes. The leaves become slippery and slimy when cooked into a jhol, but they...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | May 29, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
Prawns are perhaps one of the most sought-after ingredients across coastal regions, sometimes even more than fish. Naturally, there’s a version of prawn pulao or biryani in every part of the coast—Goa, Kerala, Odisha, Andhra, and Bengal. We call them chingri, and...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | May 21, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
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 to everyday comfort, a simple rui macher jhol with rice is hard to beat. It’s light, satisfying, and carries...
by Malini Banerjee | Apr 30, 2025 | Useful Links |
Planning your honeymoon and want to go somewhere that is not Paris, Bali, or the Maldives? You’re in for a treat. Let’s take you on a journey to some hidden gems, honeymoon destinations outside India that are quiet, romantic, and unforgettable. These spots...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Mar 28, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
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 on Eid. Unlike our traditional Bengali pulaos or the rich aromas of biryani, her dish was refreshingly simple....
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