Borne and brought up in a typical traditional North Kolkata (read Calcutta) household and then living in different parts of the country to support my professional career and now again in Kolkata, one thing never changed in my life is to celebrate the very first day of Bengali New year; Poila Boishakh. It has always…
Papor er Dalna | Bengali Papad Curry
Yesterday was Saturday and I was in a lethargic mood and decided to cook very little as always! I love to spent my Saturdays like this only but one thing I realized while sipping my morning cup of Coffee (at around 11 a.m.) that it was not only Saturday but Chaturthi (4th day of Durga…
20 Bengali Dishes to Try Before You Die!
Durga Pooja is nearby and Bongs are all set to celebrate the Pooja with their prayers and obviously with good food. Though available in Bengali specialty Restaurants but these Bong recipes can be tried at home this Durga Pooja or anytime you wish to have something, Bong! I have tried to share recipe link of…
Taler Bora | Sugar Palm Fritters : A Traditional Bengali Sweet delight!
Taler Bora was the last thing I asked from my mother on the day before Pasta’s Birth in 2013 ! I still remember I was nagging for having Taler Bora on that day and finally Baba and Mehebub went to C R Park and came back with a Sugar Palm a.k.a Tal which cost them…
Quick Shukto using Shukto Masala!
Shukto is a traditional Bengali vegetarian dish in gravy base. It is said that A Bengali cook is known by his/her skill to prepare Shukto properly. For me making Shukto is nothing but nightmare given the entire process of Cutting, Chopping etc. During my last visit to kolkata I bought some Shukto Masala and made Shukto using that…
