by Madhushree Basu Roy | Dec 16, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
Is it a jhaal or shorshe bata? For Bengalis, it’s clear, but non-Bengalis are often puzzled. To simplify: jhol is a light, stew-like curry. Jhaal is made with mustard paste. Ghotis, or those from West Bengal, refer to mustard-based dishes as jhaal, while Bangals,...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Dec 2, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
I am still in doubt. Is sheem called broad beans or hyacinth beans in English? All my life, I knew sheem to be broad beans and now while scrolling through the several pages on the web, I am completely confused. Well, broad beans look different from sheem and hyacinth...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Nov 20, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
Our journey through Kolkata’s cabin culture took us to iconic spots like Mitra Café, where their signature chocolate pudding stood out. The pudding is rectangular and has two layers: a thin top layer with a light chocolate flavour and a vanilla layer on the bottom. It...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Nov 18, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
Nestled near the bustling Girish Park metro station, Niranjan Agar has been a landmark for Kolkata cabin food since its establishment in 1922 by Niranjan Hazra. Celebrated for its classic Hansher Dimer Devil, this heritage eatery has stood the test of time, recently...
by Anindya | Nov 15, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
These days, the trend is the “Breakfast of Champions.” A great breakfast now follows modern, measured standards, focusing on health and nutrition. It often includes corn flakes, cold-pressed juices, fresh fruits, eggs, sausages, and more. However,...
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