As Sankranti draws near, a new wave of gripping cold descends on our sleepy hamlet of ...
Pitha
Nokshi Pitha
Do remember to get my khejur knata, Grandma reminds Bapi as he takes the last sip of tea from the bone-china ...
Ranga Alur Puli (Sweet Potato Dumplings)
It’s the afternoon before Sankranti. The house is a cauldron of frenzied activity, the aroma of nolen gur ...
Bammar Doulla Pithe
Even after the euphoria of Sankranti, the celebration of Mother Earth and her produce, is long over, the ...
Sutuli (Xutuli) Pitha
Come new year, and I wallow in honey-sweet nostalgia. I yearn for that perfume of new rice. The ritual of ...
Kakara Pitha
The debate at the dinner table is animated. The topic of discussion- where did the ubiquitous pulao ...
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 ...
Gajorer Doodpuli (Doodhpuli with Carrot Stuffing)
Has it ever happened, you are in the midst of cooking, when to utter dismay and indescribable frustration, ...
Koraishutir Patishapta (Savoury Crepes with Spicy Green Peas Stuffing)
The walk shall be long, Bapi cautions, are you sure you want to walk all the way ? I nod in ...
Taler Pitha
There’s a melancholy despair about Bijoya Doshomi. It’s meant to be a day of festivities and celebration, ...
Gokul Pithe
A mellow winter morning. I lie on Grandmas ancient four-poster, cocooned in the warmth of a patchwork ...
Jhinuk Pithe (Shell-Shaped Rice Dumplings in Milk Pudding)
Playing with dough is my favourite pastime these days. I tear a frugal bit from the ball of dough Didi has ...