by Madhushree Basu Roy | May 22, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
It’s simply too hot. The fan spins all day, but the appetite disappears. In Kolkata, summers can be relentless. And on days like these, the only thing that works is a light, home-cooked lunch. In most Bengali homes, that means soft mashed kumro bhate, a bitter uchhe...
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 Madhushree Basu Roy | May 21, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
Mache bhate Bangali – tai na? This saying suggests that Bengalis primarily enjoy fish curry and rice. A plate of rice with jeere diye macher jhol is enough to bring comfort on any day. Whether you’re feeling low, just back from a hectic trip, or simply missing your...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | May 9, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
If there’s one thing Tagore didn’t write, it’s a cookbook—and how much we wish he had! Imagine a collection of recipes as layered as his poetry. It would have been a bestseller for generations. His love for food was as profound as his literary genius, and his...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | May 2, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
There’s something about a Kal Baisakhi (norwesters) evening that calls for muri and chop. The lights flicker once. A gust of wind slams the window shut. The smell of dust and wet earth hits your nose before the first drop of rain lands. You don’t need a clock to know...
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