Dark Fantasy Shondesh

The five day Diwali festivities are a great time for celebrations starting right from dhanteras & concluding in bhaidooj, when we immerse our heart & soul in this wonderful fiesta. Celebrations are reflected not only in lights, diyas and crackers, but also in the sweets and food in a big way. Sweets and confectioneries are…

Potoler Dolma; no onion garlic

Durga Puja/Navratri fever has gripped over the populace in most parts of India and especially in the eastern parts of India in the states of West Bengal, Assam, parts of Odisha and Bihar with our most powerful mother goddess Maa Shakti, Durga being worshipped in all her possible forms throughout the country. In Bengal, Durga…

Taal Modak,……a heavenly treat for Ganpati Bappa.

The joyous spirit of Ganesh mahotsav is already in the air and it is time to rejoice yet again as the festive season has already begun with the arrival of our favourite God Lord Ganesh which is to be followed by a series of festivities for the year. Festive mood sweeps out all the negativities…

Custard Filled Roll Shondesh…………Rakshabandhan Special

Raksha bandhan is one the most unique festivals of India that celebrates the eternal bond of love and care between brother & sister. This special bond of love is celebrated in our country in the most special way where sisters tie a thread of hope on brother’s wrist for being there for her always and…

Aambhora / Mango filled Shondesh,….the sweet wonder.

Mangoes are of course the darlings of summer and are delectable in all forms, raw ripened, cooked or uncooked, the pulp, the juice, the seasoning everything is just awesome. We can simply say it’s nature’s own made dessert and a divine gift for us, the living creatures especially the human beings who are blessed with…

Raw Jackfruit Curry – No onion no garlic

Jackfruit is a wonder of nature and we are blessed to get its bounty here. A tropical fruit mainly but also extends in subtropical zones predominant in south Asia, South east Asia and Africa. The ripe fruit is supple, succulent, juicy, sweet, flavourful and aromatic and people do like or hate it for its aroma….

Sabudana Khichdi Bengali Style

Om Namah Shivay !!πŸŒΌπŸŒΊπŸŒ»πŸŒ·πŸƒ Sabudana which is also called as tapioca or sago pearls in English is made from starch, extraced either from the roots of tapioca or inner trunk of sago palm tree, which are then processed to make spherical balls of varied sizes. Sabudana is specifically consumed during religious fasting here in India…

Tricolour Shondesh

When two auspicious occasions come together and you want to celebrate the best of both, what would you do? Now, that it has happened with us with the Republic day and the Vasant Panchami coming on same date, I was torn apart to do justice with both of them. One is the religious festival of…

Kangsoi : The Manipuri Delight

With this post wishing you all a very healthy & flavorful new year ahead. Kangsoi or Kangshoi is a dish from the Meitei community of Manipur in Northeastern India. This authentic, traditional dish of Manipur is a very simple and totally oil free, water-based stew or curry which is prepared simply by cooking the ingredients…

Eggless Orange Choco Muffins with Orange Shrikhand Frosting

Winter is here and as every season brings with them their own bounties, winter too is bountiful with its oranges, date palm jaggery and so on. The star fruit of winter season at least in India are the oranges or the lovely orange coloured tangy sweet citrus fruits. There are numerous varieties of citrus oranges…