Mutton Nihari for winters

Mutton Nihari for winters

This is one of the strangest winters possible in Kolkata. First, there was a steep fall in temperature somewhere in the second week of November. Then again, the mercury soared and untimely rainfall for the last few days. As someone said, it’s a deliberation to...
How I learnt to cook a Thai green curry

How I learnt to cook a Thai green curry

I tried to avoid this as much as possible. At some point, I also refused to go. The Cook off between city bloggers organized by The Oberoi Grand Kolkata was a great initiative to nudge and push us a bit from our comfort zone. I am not a cook. My claim to fame is Kosha...
Goan Chicken Vindaloo an oxymoron?

Goan Chicken Vindaloo an oxymoron?

Most of the times when Madhushree and I meet people and talk about ourselves, it is she who takes the more air time than me (expect strong objections on this from friends though).  Madhushree has been lucky enough to grow up and spend a considerable amount of time in...
Bedmi Poori as a Sunday breakfast

Bedmi Poori as a Sunday breakfast

Bedmi Poori – so near yet so far  I have never had Bedmi poori in my life. The closest that I had a chance of having the same was while I was in Delhi.  If ever a poll been done, the most popular Sunday breakfast would be luchi (deep fried flat bread made with...