Towards the end of monsoon, the ice apples ripen and turn into tal. The result is a feast of delectable Bengali desserts that ...

Bengalii Recipes: The cuisine of Bengal is as rich and distinct as the state itselfWe bring to you the best of Bengal. Bengali cuisine is a blend of sweet and spicy flavours. The delicate balance ...

Bengalis have their unique way of preparing seasonal vegetables, especially during the winter months. Just like the fragrance of a new book, the East Bengali dishes from the winter kitchen can entice ...

Food holds a special place in Bengali culture. While we do have our grand dishes, it is the simpler dishes that really steal the show. Not everyone has mastered Bengali cuisine, be it for lack of ...

We are well aware of the Bengali cuisine and its love for fish. From spicy and robust fish curries to exotic steamed fish dishes or a comforting macher jhol, there is no dearth of ideas when it comes ...

The traditional Bengali cuisine that people prepare and enjoy with their loved ones is one of the most important aspects Poila Baishak, also known as Pohela Boishakh, marks the start of the Bengali ...

Payesh: This is a famous Bengali sweet dish that is made of rice and garnished with raisins. This sweet rice pudding is a common favourite. 1. Soak the rice in some water and keep it aside. 2. Boil ...

One of the traditional recipes prepared on Kali Puja is Bengali Khichuri, which is like a one-pot meal. This rice recipe is prepared with moong dal, basmati rice and vegetables like cauliflower, peas, ...

A common stereotype about Bengali cuisine is that it is all about fish dishes. Though an integral part of this cuisine consists of different fish recipes, like paturi (wrapped in a leaf and then ...

You don't need to visit Kolkata to enjoy Bengali food. Subhash Jana, executive chef at Swissotel Kolkata shares two traditional recipes that you can easily make at home. Fish Paturi Chef tip: Bhetki ...

Jata came from Balasore to Calcutta when he was 14 to help his grandfather, who was a professional cook. Even his father used to cook at a boy’s hostel canteen in Balasore and his uncle had his own ...