Chayote Soup: a healthy winter comfort..

The season of chilling mornings & cozy nights is approaching near. Winters indeed has a charm in itself & can be enjoyed in one’s own way. Although sometimes it becomes a bit difficult to manage, with the cough & cold, chills, body aches & discomfort it brings, yet for some, this is the season of…

Tricolour Savoury Pancake

I wish all my fellow indians, a very Happy Independence day .. This is the 79th Indian Independence Day and in all these years, we all have learnt the true meaning of independence. Hope you all had a wonderful day today, recalling the essence of our true freedom. Independence or freedom in the real sense…

Jute Leaf Fritters – Paat Paataar Bora

Month of Baisakh has arrived with all its bloom marking the beginning of summer season & bringing with it the flavours of sweetness & joy. In Bengal, baisakh marks the begining of a new year and thus the first day of the month is celebrated as poila boisakh. This is also considered as the beginning…

Flavourful Tricolour Chaat for Republic Day.

Wishing all our Indian brothers & sisters a very happy Republic Day. Savour the flavour of Tricolour Thonga Chaat on this republic day. Throw some boiled green peas, corn & freshly grated coconut in a bowl. To this, add some chopped onion, green chillies & coriander leaves. Sprinkle with black salt & chaat masala. Squeeze…

Eggless Savoury Cake packed with the goodness of Quinoa seeds.

Wish you a Merry Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ„β›ͺβœοΈπŸ””πŸ•―οΈπŸŒŸβ˜ƒοΈβ„οΈπŸŽ…πŸŽπŸ¦Œβ›„πŸ€Άβ­πŸ·πŸ§πŸ° and a great NEW YEAR ahead ! Christmas has arrived and baking activities are going on full swing in the households in this chilling weather. Baking is an emotion in this wonderful time of the year when merrymaking and celebrations are a top priority. Baking usually calls for consumption…

Refreshing Thekera Sharbat: A Summer Drink from Northeast India

The effect of climate change has already engrossed us with a abnormal rise in the temperature and a consequential extended summer in many parts of India. The hot & humid climate is still persisting with a soaring temperature of 38 to 40 degree C here in northeastern India, even in the month of September. The…

Taro Stolon Tangy Dry Curry…..Kochur Lotir Tok Korua

Since my childhood days until now, in the rainy season during the monsoons, my father certainly brings home taro stolons especially for my mother from the daily or weekly markets, when it becomes available in plenty, as this is one of her favourite items. She has different recipes with this healthy and tasty ingredient, be…

Chaltar Tok

Bengali cuisine is usually considered comparatively lower in calories compared to most of the other Indian cuisines, but still full of flavours. The spice level is moderate and well balanced. If there is a strongly flavoured ingredient, there is also a mellow ingredient to counter it. A typical Bengali meal comprises of components ranging from…