by Madhushree Basu Roy | Nov 5, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
With Durga Pujo, Lokkhi Pujo, and Kali Pujo, there has been an overexposure to khichuri. But then, after all the niramish khichuri and bhuni khichuri, a tiny bit of indulgence in this super delicious mutton keema khichuri is not bad either. Mangsher Khichuri is love....
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Oct 28, 2024 | Food |
Mohonbhog is a classic Bengali dessert, celebrated for its rich flavour and role in auspicious occasions. It’s traditionally prepared for festivals, pujas, and family gatherings, making it a must-have on dessert plates across Bengal. With just a few simple...
by Anindya | Aug 29, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
There’s an old joke in Bengal that when you try to make jhalmuri at home, it somehow transforms into plain old “moshla muri.” As a lifelong jhalmuri enthusiast, I couldn’t help but chuckle at this quip. But it also got me thinking about the...
by Anindya | Aug 23, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
After a long gap, I finally met my chotomama a few days ago. In a typical Indian household, conversations about children, health, pujo plans, and the rising cost of goods would normally take place in these situations, but we didn’t. My love for street food was...
by Anindya | Aug 15, 2024 | Food, Foodblog |
How would one characterise a Jolkhabar to someone who is not Bengali, has no ancestral ties, and has never visited Kolkata? It’s just anything that’s not a meal. It may occur in the morning or the evening. Bold yet satisfying enough to stave off hunger,...
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