“Maa when do I need to add the patali gur while making the Dudh Puli? Also, exactly when do I need to add the Puli so that those are both soft yet well cooked?”; Debjanir Rannaghar was a complete mess when I called maa last evening! To celebrate the festival of harvesting on the day…
Rosh Bora (Fritters served with Runny Sugar/ Jaggery syrup) | Bengali Rosh Bora recipe
“Pasta seems your mother decided to not to make Pithe this year. We have not had Rosh Bora even!” “Hmmmmm Papa” “Pasta do you even know what Pithe is?” “No Papa!” “Then why that Hmmmmm? You are just like your mother! Hmm is your favorite phrase whenever you think you don’t need to answer! “Hmmmmm…
Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun
“Here’s yourĀ 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 š .Ā 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 favoriteĀ 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 aboutĀ 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 KheererĀ 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 daysĀ 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 favoriteĀ 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 š ! Pasta is well aware of the taste of Pithe Puli dear husband!” However, Mehebub is…
