Bengali vegetable dish- an enigma or a war-ground. As much as we denote Bengalis as a fish-loving community, few India cuisines have…
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How to identify a good Hilsa
by Indrajit Lahiri September 28, 2020Hilsa is something, which has moved from just being a fish to an object of desire. Seldom has any fish been the reason…
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Makhan Lal Moyra- one of the oldest sweet shop
by Indrajit Lahiri August 5, 2020If someone talks about the food culture of Kolkata, or rather Bengal, sweets are something that can claim the spotlight. I personally…
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Telebhaja and Netaji r peyaji
by Indrajit Lahiri June 17, 2020For any self-respecting Kolkattan, whether we live or die, having a good evening adds is mandatory. and honestly, no adds is complete…
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Tales from Tagore’s kitchen
by Indrajit Lahiri May 4, 2020I am writing this blogpost in such a time when, forget about restaurant food, you can’t even go out of your home.…
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Bhang in Kolkata- Holi special
by Indrajit Lahiri March 7, 2020Winter is officially over. AC’s are getting serviced and one can feel the warmth of sun in the afternoons. Whether we like…
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Rabri gram, Hoogly
by Indrajit Lahiri January 10, 2020Imagine a small hidden village, where Rabri is prepared and sold via B2B model to multiple cities. Yes, it is the cottage…
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Nolen gur- the holy chalice of Bengal
by Indrajit Lahiri December 28, 2019Seldom it happens that we denote a season by a food item. And being a sweet-tooth Bengali, well, it’s no secret now…
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Calcutta culinary heritage awards 2019
by Indrajit Lahiri December 21, 2019“why is it so, that heritage means only some old structures? Our city has a rich intangible heritage. So, why don’t we…
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Kolkata food- the cultural melting pot
by Indrajit Lahiri November 30, 2019Kolkata has always been a melting pot- a confluence of culture. And for a glutton like me, no culture is complete without…