Says Bethica Das, "There is no better way to end a Bong-style meal than with a yummy Sweet Tomato Chutney. It is traditionally served with fried papad and is very popular on menus for wedding feasts, ...

Ledikenisweet was prepared in honour of Lady Canning, the wife of the Governor-General Charles Canning during the British Raj in Kolkata. For re-creating the traditional round or oblong-shaped ...

“Bajlo Tomar Alor Benu” - Till date, Durga Puja reminds me of this song only. Whenever anyone from our house leaves, I still hear Ma saying, ‘Dugga Dugga’. This is how Bengalis are soulfully connected ...

From rosogolla and chhena payesh offered to the goddess as symbols of purity to narkel naru and pati shapta lovingly prepared at home, mishti during Puja symbolises devotion, prosperity, and ...

As the winter chill sets in, the Bengali culinary landscape transforms with the arrival of the beloved white and red radishes ...

Poush Sankranti, also known as Poush Boron, is celebrated in Bengal with traditional sweets like Narkel Naru, Til Naru, and Gurer Sandesh. These treats are made from coconut, sesame seeds, and jaggery ...

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. When they begin to change colour, add ginger-garlic paste. Fry for few seconds. Add meat mince, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt.