Shukto – the palate sizzler of Bengalis
We have to start on a flashback for this story. The stage is like Mid 80's to 90's Bengali wedding reception where buffet was still not popular and one used...
Sweet Corn Soup- What do you do with almost dry sweet corn lying in your pantry?
Why the Sweet Corn Soup ? The weather is somewhat in between breezy and sultry in the evenings. Most of the time, it calls for a roasted sweet corn. There is...
Thai Chili caramel recipe
This was made as an offshoot of the Birds eye chilis which we got for creating Thai Green curry. We attended a cook off at The Oberoi Grand Hotel. We made...
Begun Bhaja is an art which one needs to perfect with practice
Which shape is the most preferred shape of Begun Bhaja for you? The long fine slices, one with a part of the long stem at the top or the perfectly cut round...
Taj International Vine and Dine experience – Are Indians drinking the right wine?
It was Taj International Wine and dine experience Volume V and as I look back, it was an afternoon which opened up a new world for me. The lunch, to create...
Lahsun ki Chutney – you cannot imagine how quickly it ended
There was a struggle to get the last bit out. The unpredictable random movement which the spoon shows while spooning out the last remains from a bottle is...
Shikara ride in Dal Lake Srinagar Kashmir 2 hours in a different world
Shikara Ride in Dal Lake Kashmir the dreams From Kashmir ki Kali with Sharmila Tagore wearing a traditional dress with Shammi Kapoor to Preity Zinta in...
The Salt House and Omakase. A death by Guanciale
The challenge So Anindya challenged Auroni for an omakase experience in The Salt House. Well, not really challenged but wished in a previous post. Auroni,...
Pa Pa Ya Kolkata- Will it revive Park Street?
As a contemporary food trend observer and writing about it, I was looking back at the series of incidents and trying to connect the dots. Yes, connecting the...
Dahi Bhalla the perfect holi snack
Is there any food that can be related to Bengali dol? Dol? The Bong brother of National Holi In my opinion Kochi pathar jhol or mangshor jhol and sweets and...
