“Here’s your Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun!” This was me to my worse half and the mini monster. Mehebub’s reaction after hearing this was noticeable 😛 . Needless to say, he was not at all happy. Pasta though was confused whether to have it or to follow her father. However, after…
Hyderabadi Double ka Meetha
“Hey, are you making Double ka Meetha for my birthday dinner! Oh No!” this was the birthday boy (my worse half) upon knowing there will be double ka Meetha for dinner! I was quite shocked seeing his reaction. As much as I know this is one of his favorite desserts. I, in fact, make it quite…
Pasta presents Halloween Cake Pops!
My little lady is all grown up now and started demanding new things every now and then! Her demands are funny at times and innovative at times and even spooky at times. The day before yesterday she demanded Halloween makeup and I was shocked. I was not expecting her to know about Halloween! I was not…
Chaler Payesh aka Bengali Rice Kheer
“Papa; Momma is making Chaler Payesh” I smiled listening to my five-years-old. She loves Chaler Payesh. Though at home we simply call this delicacy Payesh (without prefixing it with Rice or Chal). This was the day of Soptomi and I was cooking Payesh in bulk like every year. I was relaxed and cooking it with…
Gujiya, the Bengali sweet; Meyebela revisited with the Ring-shaped Sweet!
“Bagha I want Gujiya along with the book, not the white one but the Yellowish rich Kheerer Gujiya” “You are asking for bribe Khandumoni that too for reading your favorite book?” I was smiling unknowingly remembering “Bagha” while making Gujiya with the leftover Khoya for Pasta! The good old days of growing up years in North Calcutta…
Fresh Fruits and Yogurt Popsicles | Breakfast Popsicles
“Mum is making the pops for me! See Rosie Didi! Fruits and Yogurt Popsicles for Pasta!” I heard Pasta saying this to our house-help/ her nanny. Needless to say, I was in process of making her favorite Fruits and Yogurt Popsicles. This was enough to make me smile for this little effort of making ice lollies…
10 Holi Recipes from Debjanir Rannaghar; the sweet delicacies!
Hardly few hours left before Holi and I am busy at the office. Year-end is nearby and naturally, I am juggling between work and home! I will be getting maximum 2 hours or so to make the Holi special food. Needless to say, I will opt for some tried and tasted Holi recipes. I though…
Choshir Payesh
“Debjani don’t you think we need to re-introduce Pithe Payesh to Pasta” Mehebub asked a few days back! Though he was not much happy with my reply “you mean you are craving for the Pithe Payesh, ain’t it 😛 ! Pasta is well aware of the taste of Pithe Puli dear husband!” However, Mehebub is…
Gajar Ka Halwa | Gajar Halwa | Carrot Halwa
“Why on the earth you are writing the recipe of Gajar Ka Halwa”; the grumpy man asked upon seeing me drafting the post while on our way to the office. By the way, our offices are not at the same areas; his on the midway through and mine takes 5 more kilometers from there. Mehebub…
Kesar Peda; My last minute Diwali Savior! Easy Diwali Sweet Peda Recipe
Last moment Diwali preparation; managing the typical hassle passel of life and finally I am able coming up with the Diwali post this year! Simple, Kesar Peda is my Diwali gift to the readers. I have decided to not to post anything new this year for Diwali instead I planned to change the old pictures…
