“Know your Shondesh” this is what I told me while writing this blog post! While Banglar Rosogolla received the GI tag; the same has not been applied to Shondesh yet in any form! Is it like the history of Shondesh is not that Misti as Roshogolla? What do you think? For me, however, if Roshogolla is…
Anglo-Indian Mutton Curry & a review of The Anglo-Indian Cookery Book by Mrs. (late) Dora Limond
Anglo-Indians are indeed one of the richest community in our country. With their mixed origin and hence mixed culture and among other things that reflect from their food as well. In Kolkata, several Anglo-Indians are living since ages and are known for their not only the heritage but the food as well. Now, my knowledge of Anglo-Indian cuisine…
Book Review: Ram Sivasankaran’s The Peshwa- The Lion and the Stallion
My recent read is a historical novel beautifully penned by Ram Sivasankaran; The Peshwa- The Lion and the Stallion. As the name suggests, the book is about the Peshwa or to be specific the legend of Bajirao Bhat or Bajirao as we remember him. This year, we already have witnessed the story of Bajirao and Mastani on the silver…
