The Magic Brewing In Our Kitchen
Recipe: Chingri Macher Malai Curry (Prawns in Coconut Milk)
For Marinating prawns: Medium Tiger prawns – 6 to 8 pieces (deshelled , cleaned, head separated) Turmeric powder – 1…
Jamai Shoshti – A Celebration of Love, Respect & A…
Jamai Shoshthi is a traditional Bengali festival that celebrates the bond between a mother-in-law (Shashudi Maa) and her son-in-law (Jamai…
What’s in a name ?
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked this very eloquently in his 1597 epic – “Romeo and Juliet”. Little did…
“ILISH MANGAL” And Swami Vivekananda
The varied “Mangal Kabya” were introduced into the ancient literature of Bengal during 14th n15th centuries. The Welfare Verses sang…
Dhokar Dalna – Deceitfully Delicious
Dhoka – the name is steeped in history, irony, and despite its humble origins – is a pillar of Bengali “Niramish” food.…
An Ode To Khichuri
Picture this – it’s a cloudy afternoon, lightning and thunder accompany an intermittent rain – which at times, lashes, and…
The Rise of Vegetarianism in Bengal-Shukto
There is an urban legend among a lot of Bengali families that in the early 1500s, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu came across…
