I always have a thing for Makha, bata, etc. be it Batabi lebu makha or kodbel makha or amra makha. I was in a morning school till class 10. Our school timing was limited until 11 a.m. starting from 6.30 a.m. This means I was at home by 12 noon. There was a small market…
Papaya Boat | Papaya Breakfast Bowl
“Papaya boat again? Why can’t we have Luchi Alur Dum Debjani like a normal Bengali family? Why do you make all these fruity things whenever possible or not possible and force us to eat?” Well, I ignored Mehebub’s tantrum while serving breakfast. After all both, I and Pasta loves Papaya boat! Even Coffee also eats…
Cucumber Raita | Kheera Raita | Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Salad
Now that summer is here, I have started making Raita almost every day. I use different, veggies, boondi or fruits to make Raita along with Yogurt (or hung curd). I make a big portion for both lunch and dinner. Pasta though not loves Raita (if not made with Pineapple) however, she does not complain when…
Chef Simone is back with the magic of Mediterranean cuisine at Souk, Taj Bengal!
Souk at Taj Bengal has always been my favorite destination for authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Kolkata since its very inception. It was back in 2009, I went there for the first time with my father. That was the time, I leave the city for 6 years. I have had my fair share of Mediterranean food after…
Aam Kasundi aka Bengali Style Mustard and Mango Sauce
It was fun watching Pasta last Sunday. She was creeping into the kitchen and was coming back with a smiling face! I was curious, needless to say! My house-help told me to thank the jar full of Aam Kasundi aka Bengali Green Mango and Mustard Sauce for Pasta’s smiling face! She actually had finished 2/3…
Mango Salsa with a bong touch!
The Post was ready for the blog, a simple uncomplicated Mango Salsa recipe and general details but after a five minutes discussion with my mother this morning I decided to include that as part of this post! “What is that colorful thing Pasta is having Dolon?” Mom asked upon entering my apartment this morning. I…
Watermelon, Black Olive and Feta Cheese Salad, a working woman’s working lunch in summer!
A mother, a daughter, a wife, a full-time finance professional and last but not the least a food blogger, I have no option but to juggle between the roles. I must mention I love to do that. There are people, my family and especially the little lady and even colleagues, and friends who encourage and…
