by Madhushree Basu Roy | Mar 28, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
Rediscovering Fatima Didi’s Murgir Shada Pulao Years ago, during my stay in Goa, Fatima didi, our househelp at that time, introduced me to a delicious pulao on Eid. Unlike our traditional Bengali pulaos or the rich aromas of biryani, her dish was refreshingly simple....
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Mar 25, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
My introduction to gota moshlar mangsho happened unexpectedly, through a casual call to Pia Di during the lockdown. Pia Di, originally from Kolkata, was a dear friend and a culinary figure. She had co-founded Kewpies—one of Kolkata’s earliest Bengali fine-dining...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Mar 21, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
Poddo Luchi, translating to “lotus bread,” is a traditional Bengali delicacy that has gradually faded from contemporary kitchens. Historically, this intricate dish graced the dining tables of Kolkata’s aristocratic households, such as the renowned...
by Madhushree Basu Roy | Feb 28, 2025 | Food, Foodblog |
It’s been one of those exhausting days. Between a cookbook shoot, endless cut-out images for a retainer client, Tugga’s final exams, and Brishti battling a stomach flu, we also had a deadline for a rice brand video. Whoever thinks making recipe videos is...
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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