by Madhushree Basu Roy | Sep 16, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
In Bengali, when someone is completely useless or good for nothing, we often joke and call him dharosh. Poor vegetable! It’s not that the humble lady’s finger has done anything wrong, but over the years the word has become a playful insult. Just like dharosh often...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Aug 29, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
When most people think of shukto, they imagine the classic bitter dish with a medley of vegetables and bitter gourd. But there are so many different kinds of shukto in Bengali cuisine. It is a family of dishes that change with season and taste. Some are rich with...
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 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...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Feb 25, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
Before winter ends, we decided to capture its essence by pickling seasonal vegetables. Enter shobjir achaar or sabzi ka achaar—a vibrant mix of colours, flavours, and textures. Mustard oil and aromatic spices give it a bold, tangy kick. Each jar holds the season’s...
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