Mehebub was horrified when I told him what my new blog post is about! A true blue Bengali one-pot meal and I believe one of the most underrated ones! Look-wise below average but taste-wise and more importantly considering “Comfort” this one-pot meal is one of its kind. The Bengali One-pot meal I am talking about…
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…
Taler Bibikhana Pitha | Taler Pithe | Sugar Palm Cake
Here goes the Recent update from my side! I was being diagnosed with Gallstone last week and went through an operation! Well, as a result, I presently am is under “house rest” and have nothing to do 🙁 ! However, when I am presently healing and not permitted to eat much, I decided to come up…
Two in One Sondesh; not the ice cream!
I am presently enjoying a lethargic phase in life; well not typically when it comes to my official work but obviously including of anything and everything related to my home. This means that no cooking (well almost) and as a result, I recently appointed a “Rannar Mashi” (cook) who fortunately is an amazing cook. With…
15 Must Try Sweet Dishes If You Are In India
There isn’t anybody in this world who doesn’t love eating sweets. India is a secular country which has many festivals clubbed for the entire year and there isn’t a single occasion among them which is not celebrated without sweets. We all love sweets but, it is a fact that majority of us have not tried…
Chocolate Burfi
On the week of Ramadan, while returning to my place from my Mom’s place I picked some fresh Khoya/ Mawa from Bowbazar without any plan in mind to what to do with the Khoya! Bowbazar area of Kolkata is famous for sweets and especially for the bulk production of fresh Chana/ Chenna/ Cottage Cheese. Mostly,…
Patishapta | Bengali Patishapta Pitha
In Bengali households, winter is celebrated with Bengali delicacies called Pithe Puli. There are various versions and types of Pithe prepared in both West Bengal and in Bangladesh. Mostly prepared during Makar Sankranti (Paus Parbon) these Pithe Puli are true traditional Bengali delicacies. Till date in our Kolkata residence, Maa and my aunties prepare at least…
Chanar Jilapi | Bengali Chanar Jilipi | Chana Jalebi | Paneer Jalebi
My back to the base craze is not over and as a result, I have decided to make Chanar Jilapi to welcome New Year. This Sweet requires no introduction and I don’t have any special story related to Chanar Jilapi to share like I always have! So Without further delay here goes my little-bit with…
Gurer Narkel Naru | Bengali Narkel Naru | Coconut Fudge Ball | Nariyel ki Laddu
I was thinking while clicking the pictures what should be the perfect one-liner for this post! The line which came to my mind on a first note is “Back to the root”. I am not very strict on writing specifically about Bengali food as for me food has no boundary but I can’t ignore the fact…
Mysore Pak | Mysore Pak recipe step by step
Though full of calorie but one of my favourite Southern Sweet is Mysore Pak. Prepared with one of the most common ingredient that we prefer to use while making Indian Sweet i.e. Gram Flour or Besan and the best part is Mysore Pak is prepared with only 4 basic ingredients that are very easily available. Now…
