2019 marks the 187th anniversary of the Durga Pujo at the Mukherjee family in Girish Bhawan in Bhowanipur. It ...
Indian Food Photography
Chorbagan Chatterjee Barir Bhetki Maacher Niramish Ghonto
It was in 1860 that Raja Ramachandra Chatterjee and his wife Durgadasi started Durga Pujo in their premises ...
Sabarna Roy Choudhury Barir Pui Chingri
In 1610, a good eight decades before the British acquired the zamindari rights of Sutanuti, Gobindopur and ...
Shibpur RoyChowdhury Barir Kolar Borar Payesh
Every bonedi barir Durga Pujo has a story to tell, the Durga Pujo in Shibpur RoyChowdhury family, considered ...
Mejbani Mangsho
And meet my mother-in-law, T announces. The septuagenarian lady who walks out to the living room is an ...
Chanar Daab Malai (Paneer with Tender Coconut Flesh)
There’s nothing more delightful than hearing from an old friend who’s visiting town. So when D calls one ...
Maacher Dimer Paturi (Fish Roe in Banana Leaf Parcels)
A charcoal-bruised sky greets me as I open my eyes this morning. Two rain-drenched parakeets sit on the ...
Kathal Bichi diye Murgi (Chicken Curry with Jackfruit Seeds)
It is a time-stops-still Sunday afternoon. Lunch has just concluded, Maas lip-smacking chicken curry ...
Poda Pitha
I have never quite been able to explain why Puri holds such a special place in my heart. May be it’s the ...
My Chicken Roulade
Bored with grilled chicken? Fancy whipping up a restaurant grade dinner in the cosy comfort of your ...
Ilish Recipes you shouldn’t miss
Discover a treasure-trove of Ilish / Hilsa recipes. From Grandmom and Maas kitchen. And whenever, wherever I ...
Dhakai Kacchi Biryani
I rattle off the steps once again in my head. Remember to marinate the meat overnight. Cook the meat. Low ...












