Whether to eat non-veg during the puja or not; whether to cook at home or not, there are so many confusions but we are finally ready to celebrate Durgapuja again! Needless to say, I am going to share the dining out options I found worth trying this year during Durgapuja. Now that, we are done with…
Wasabi from Mumbai at Taj Bengal (The Wasabi by Morimoto Pop-up)
Who says Kolkata does not pay for pricey food! A pop-up with exclusive Japanese food and completely sold out even when the cost per person is somewhere near 5000++. Wasabi from Bombay at Taj Bengal I am talking about and why not when it is having selected delicacies from Wasabi By Morimoto-Taj Mahal Hotel! Making…
Ilish Macher Korma & the weird couple’s fishy tête-à-tête! | Ilish Macher Korma step by step recipe
“Cara do you know how to make Ilish Macher Korma? I mean the authentic one!” “Why do you ask? BTW I know how to make the Ilish Macher Korma though I can not comment on the authenticity! You know, there is nothing called authentic, food goes through the evaluation as well! At least that is what I feel” “Got it,…
Sunday Onam Brunch at Eden Pavilion, ITC Sonar!
ITC has recently invited me along with the family for the family brunch at Eden Pavilion, ITC Sonar. However, I was not sure whether to opt for it or not! Afterall, I have had gallstone operation hardly 20 days back! though the doctor didn’t advise for any food restriction then there are family friends (and…
Taler Bibikhana Pitha | Taler Pithe | Sugar Palm Cake
Here goes the Recent update from my side! I was being diagnosed with Gallstone last week and went through an operation! Well, as a result, I presently am is under “house rest” and have nothing to do 🙁 ! However, when I am presently healing and not permitted to eat much, I decided to come up…
Me, Lamhe, and Rum and Raisin Ice Cream…Love, Lust, & Old Monk!
The story begins with a bowl full of Rum and Raisin Ice Cream! It was melted, creamy, cold but not chilled and I was confused! I was confused, what to write, after having the ice cream, or should I say, after the self-indulgence! I was happy, you can say mesmerized, and it was nothing but the after…
Bori Begun Aloo diye Ilish Macher Tel Jhol
I always preferred “Ilish” over “Chingri” even that I am a born Ghoti (with my origin in West Bengal). I don’t even mind much to purchase this over-pricy fish, not more than once a month though 🙁 . Well, at present, in Kolkata, for good quality Ilish (say around 1- 1.5 kg size) the price…
Mutton Ghee Roast | Mangalorean delicacy, Mutton Ghee Roast
Hectic outstation trips, and then returning to the hotel in the evening! Sounds similar I guess (especially to those who opt for the trips often) but believe me those trips are not that bad. Especially when the days ended with the local delicacy. Wherever I have worked, trips are always been part of my responsibility….
Monsoon Chai Evening at JW Lounge, by JW Marriott, Kolkata
Imagine a rainy evening when you are having steam hot Tea along with Pakora and other munchies. Then there are people (or may be a single person) whom you like to give you tea company! Now Imagine, you are actually frying the Pakora or Samosa or Ghoogni or any damn thing or may be you are…
Lau Chingri recipe, & the story of Gopal Bhnar!
Pasta enjoys watching the “Gopal Bhnar” series on TV a lot. In fact, she enjoys her restricted TV time for that matter 😛 while I didn’t watch TV since last 3 long years! You may wonder why I am talking about “Gopal Bhnar” instead of “Lau Chingri!” Well, Gopal Bhnar, the famous Bengali Historical character, was…
