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Kolkata Chicken Biryani and the Mutton Debate

Kolkata Chicken Biryani and the Mutton Debate

by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jul 2, 2025 | Food, Foodblog | 0 comments

Let’s get this straight—Kolkata chicken biryani is nice, but mutton biryani is the real deal. That slow-cooked meat-on-the-bone, the ghee-kissed long-grain rice, and that one perfect aloo—nothing comes close. Chicken biryani, somehow, never quite hits the same depth...
Soya Chop- A Vegetarian Twist to a Bengali Classic

Soya Chop- A Vegetarian Twist to a Bengali Classic

by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jul 2, 2025 | Food, Foodblog | 0 comments

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...
Niramish Potol’er Dorma- An Armenian Import

Niramish Potol’er Dorma- An Armenian Import

by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jun 21, 2025 | Food, Foodblog | 0 comments

Talk about food influences, and niramish potol’er dorma is a prime example. Yes, it’s dorma, not dolma, but it comes from the Armenian dolmas. When we went to Greece for a holiday, we found dolmas served at every restaurant buffet. It intrigued us how the name is so...
Paat Shaak’er Bora- The Taste of Monsoon

Paat Shaak’er Bora- The Taste of Monsoon

by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jun 17, 2025 | Food, Foodblog | 0 comments

Every monsoon, a familiar leafy bunch appears in the neighbourhood markets – paat shaak, or jute leaves. Most people know jute as a fibre, but the tender leaves are a delicacy in Bengali homes. The leaves become slippery and slimy when cooked into a jhol, but they...
Mutton Keema Pulao-A Quick Comfort Meal

Mutton Keema Pulao-A Quick Comfort Meal

by Madhushree Basu Roy | Jun 5, 2025 | Food, Foodblog | 0 comments

What’s a biryani? In simple terms, it’s rice layered with meat, cooked together in dum for a long time. The flavours build over time, the meat gets tender, and the rice soaks up all the spices. One day, while trying something quick for lunch, I ended up layering...
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