THEKUA: not only a prasad but also an emotion for most Indians

As soon as the Chhat pujo approches, I start looking out for my Bihari acquaintances, whom I start pinging with just one demand… Thekua please. All through my childhood I clinged on to one of my school friend whose mom made one of the best Thekuas, it used to instantly find its way to the hearts…

Sheel-e-bata & Bhorta: Quintessential Bengali dishes which were long lost but found their way tantalising the new generation.

There are actually so many layers to the Bengali cuisine for there are so many regional variations. If we probe into the evolution of the cuisine, it will also reflect the history of Bengal. I am a true Bengali or a BONG to the core of my heart, the latter being equivalent to describe a…

Keemar Doi Bora: A whimsical blend of meat and curd

If you know any Bengali, you know that we are too proud of our culture and when it comes to Bengali culture, no one messes with our own Thakur bari. Rabindranath Tagore is the be all and end all of our very own Bengali existence. He overshadows every nook and cranny of our culture. I…

SHAHI TUKDA, a piece of royalty

Shahi Tukda is a delectable Mughlai meetha seeped in the royal aromas of cardamom and saffron, sweetness of sugar and nuts and the smooth texture of milk and cream, a dessert definitely created for kings by kings. Did Babur bring it with them in the 16th century when travelling to India, as most believe, or…

NARGESI KABAB, an Indian predecessor to the scotch egg.

You’ll often see Nargis Kebab described as an Indian Scotch egg, in so far as it consists of a flavoured meat mixture wrapped around a boiled egg and then cooked, either by frying or baking in the oven. The kabab originates in the Southern Asia. It’s a boiled egg coated in a spiced mince lamb…

South Indian street food in Kolkata

Hub of cultural polygamy, the city has been in news forever for its political ideologies, sweet language, colonial architecture, magnificent history and most off all the love it nurtures in every nook and corner for deliciousness. A walk along the babbling lanes of the city will unfold many stories of love, struggle and friendship among…

PHIRNI: The food of angels

Phirni which is now one of the top listed favourite dessert among the Bengalis, is actually a thick and creamy pudding made from ground rice. To make the best phirni recipe all you need is just rice, milk, sugar, nuts and saffron and see the magic happen. This dessert has a lovely aroma from the…

Mini Vadas of Chauhan Victoria Vada

Chauhan Victoria Vada is a food stall in the Camac Street Vardaan Market in the heart of The city of Joy. This small stall is said to have been started by Badrinath Chauhan a person from Uttar Pradesh in the year of 1950. Now this stall is currently run by his grandson. It is said…

Bharer Cha r Bapuji Cake

Kolkata, India’s former capital is the only place that stubbornly keeps one foot in the past, where the tradition has been preserved. Tea drinkers here, swear by the superiority of the Clay cup or Matir bhar. If you happen to be in the City of Joy-Kolkata and have stepped out early morning, you will definitely…

MALAI TOAST

Kolkata is a city of glamorous contrasts where you will find some of the modern marvels besides ancient British heritage. Some luxurious food joints besides mouthwatering street food joints. Kolkata’s culinary scene is rich, vibrant and ever-rewarding to any food connoisseur. Among the famous street foods consisting of Phuchkas and Momos,the breakfast innocent as bread…