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A taste of home: Shovana Narayan remembers Rohu Poshtodana, Chutneys and the comfort of her mother’s kitchen
December 13, 2025 2:26 pm
The Kathak exponent on her mother’s fish in mustard and rohu in poppy seed paste.
How Bengal’s widows overcame dietary restrictions and birthed delicacies that made their way into mainstream cuisine
November 14, 2025 7:18 am
Not only is Bengali cuisine centred more around vegetarian dishes than is popularly believed, but many of its delicacies were born out of the sheer innovative spirit of widows who once had to make do with scraps and discarded bits from the kitchen.
Namita Thapar swears by this 'bitter' hack to improve digestion, cravings: 'In Bengali culture, too...'
September 18, 2025 4:45 pm
"It doesn’t taste the best but it does a world of good," added Namita Thapar
Global food etiquette explained: What you should and shouldn’t do while eating abroad
September 06, 2025 11:39 am
From eating pizza with cutlery in Italy to dal at the end of a Bengali meal, here’s a traveller’s guide to surprising dining customs.
Why Bengalis love 'khus khus': The story of poppy seeds, opium, and an easy recipe for 'alu posto'
July 04, 2025 1:30 pm
Banned in countries like Singapore, poppy seeds remain a staple in Bengali cuisine. Here is why.
Nostalgia on a plate: Calcutta's must-try dishes, iconic spots and hidden gems
June 27, 2025 12:28 pm
From legendary biryani joints and country clubs to Chinatown staples and chic but old-world bakeries, a nostalgic food trail through the city that stays the same.
Bhorta is not bharta: A guide to Bengal’s boldest mash; and a recipe
June 13, 2025 12:30 pm
From Nigella Lawson’s take with fish fingers to rural Bengali kitchens, bhorta is a dish that proves flavour doesn’t need fuss.
How Bengal perfected the art of eating fish, head to tail
May 30, 2025 12:30 pm
Before Michelin-starred chefs made it trendy, Bengal was already cooking with every part of the fish.
From Dudh shukto to Hemkonikar payesh: Tagore's Thakurbari's recipes brought alive again in 3-day festival
May 06, 2025 1:23 pm
A festival titled 'Banglar Shabekiyana Thakurbarir Ranna (Bengal traditional cuisine of Tagore's family)' will be held from May 9 to 11
This is what makes Odisha's Pahala rasagola different from the widely popular Bengali roshogolla
June 06, 2025 7:07 pm
The fierce rivalry between Odisha and West Bengal over the origin of the rasagola has also unintentionally brought Pahala rasagola to the forefront.
BENGALI FOOD PHOTOS
Significance of Hilsa fish in Bengali culture
October 07, 2025 11:16 am
Here's what you need to know about why Hilsa is so significant in Bengali culture.
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