by Anindya | Sep 8, 2025 | Food |
We are a family that loves eating mutton or “moton” as we Bengalis fondly call it. For us, mangsho has always meant goat meat. Chicken is never mangsho; only mutton earns that title. Among all the Bengali meat dishes, Kosha Mangsho has achieved cult status, almost...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jul 2, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
If you grew up in Bengal, you know macher chop—the deep-fried, golden snack made with spiced fish filling, mashed potato, and a crunchy breadcrumb coating. This soya chop is a vegetarian version that captures the same spirit, minus the fish. Made with pulsed soya...
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 | Mar 21, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
Poddo Luchi, translating to “lotus bread,” is a traditional Bengali delicacy that has gradually faded from contemporary kitchens. Historically, this intricate dish graced the dining tables of Kolkata’s aristocratic households, such as the renowned...
by Anindya | Feb 21, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
It’s a winter speciality. Before the season ends, we decided to share the recipe with you all and create a video to accompany it. It’s Shingara, but not just any other Shingara—Phulkopir shingara. Shingara is not Samosa. However, they share some...
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