Rajyasree Sen

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Author of The Sweet Kitchen, and chef-owner of Food For Thought...Read More

Author of The Sweet Kitchen, and chef-owner of Food For Thought Catering

Articles by Rajyasree Sen

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From Lohri to Pongal: Exploring India’s harvest festivals through foodSubscriber Only

Jan 10, 2025 06:00 IST

While the shared traditions of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal prove India’s inclusive spirit,...

Fri, Jan 24, 2025

Butter chicken: A tale of irresistible flavour, culinary rivalry, and fight for legacySubscriber Only

Jan 03, 2025 14:00 IST

The stories of butter chicken, a dish that unites families at the table and divides them in court....

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

Food trends of 2024: Hits, misses, and Momo-Pizza mayhemSubscriber Only

Dec 27, 2024 17:00 IST

All that sizzled and fizzled in the culinary world this...

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

Christmas Cake in Kolkata: Muslim cooks, Hindu customers and a Christian recipeSubscriber Only

Dec 20, 2024 18:00 IST

From Nahoum’s to Taltala, a journey through Calcutta’s iconic Christmas cake...

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

Karachi to Kozhikode, exploring the many shades of halwa; orange, white, and beyondSubscriber Only

Dec 13, 2024 19:00 IST

A deep dive into the origin theories, varieties, and cultural significance of India’s beloved...

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

Double roti to pao to poi: Who brought bread to India?Subscriber Only

Dec 06, 2024 20:00 IST

Baking bread was alien to India; learn how traders and colonisers introduced bread to our kitchens....

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

From Naples to New York: How pizza became a fan favourite across the worldSubscriber Only

Nov 29, 2024 19:00 IST

This week, we trace pizza's rich history, and its journey from humble flatbreads to a culinary...

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

Thukpa, the perfect Tibetan hotpot that found its place in Indian kitchensSubscriber Only

Nov 22, 2024 20:00 IST

Thukpa is a Tibetan soup, but is also a staple in Sikkim, Darjeeling and Arunachal...

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

Khao Suey, the Burmese noodle soup you’ll be hard-pressed to find in BurmaSubscriber Only

Nov 15, 2024 19:00 IST

The noodle soup that brings together Memoni Muslims, Bengal and Burma....

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

Tips on how to save the cake that crumbled and rescue a salty currySubscriber Only

Nov 08, 2024 18:00 IST

Your foolproof guide to becoming the hostess with the...

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

Barfi unwrapped: From Persia to Punjab, the journey and appeal of these diamond-shaped delightsSubscriber Only

Oct 31, 2024 14:30 IST

There are very few sweets that can boast history as rich as...

Fri, Nov 01, 2024

Deep-fried triangles of spicy goodness: Where did samosa come from?Subscriber Only

Oct 25, 2024 14:00 IST

Tracing the origins of samosa and how it became a beloved, diverse...

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

A Parisian feast: Exploring classic French cuisineSubscriber Only

Oct 18, 2024 10:30 IST

The French are famous for eating anything that moves, which explains the snails. But,...

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

Culinary delights of Amsterdam, a fusion of Dutch and Indonesian flavoursSubscriber Only

Oct 12, 2024 10:25 IST

Another discovery I wasn’t aware of was the large number of Indonesian restaurants in...

Sat, Oct 12, 2024

Durga Puja and Navratri: Of the culinary clash of cultures and some ‘vegetarian’ mutton by BengalisSubscriber Only

Oct 04, 2024 14:27 IST

While Durga Puja is a time for indulgent feasting, Navratri is marked by fasting and...

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Understanding ‘hilsa diplomacy’: Why Bangladesh has given the best Durga Pujo gift this yearSubscriber Only

Sep 27, 2024 11:28 IST

The cross-border politics of ilish maach, the fish Bengal swears...

Tue, Oct 01, 2024

‘Old wives’ tales’ about food: Why do we follow these superstitions?Subscriber Only

Sep 20, 2024 14:30 IST

An exploration of different food taboos and why many of them do not make sense after...

Sun, Sep 22, 2024

What ties the Parsi patrani macchi to the Bengali paturi?Subscriber Only

Sep 13, 2024 11:30 IST

Tracing a culinary gem from Alexander the Great to the Zoroastrians to Armenian settlers in...

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Why are chefs and home cooks so cagey about their recipes?Subscriber Only

Sep 06, 2024 13:30 IST

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor said even established chefs wouldn’t share recipes with...

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Making the most of a desert: From ker sangri to dal baati churma and junglee maas, exploring Rajasthani delicaciesSubscriber Only

Aug 30, 2024 11:30 IST

Rajasthani cuisine uses the most interesting berries and plants and spartan ingredients to create...

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

East or west, which Bengali cuisine is the best?Subscriber Only

Aug 23, 2024 12:30 IST

The distinctive flavours set aside Bangladeshi cuisine from its sweeter cousin, West Bengal...

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Chapatis to barfis, the foods that played a role in India’s Independence movementSubscriber Only

Aug 15, 2024 09:30 IST

Sweets named after freedom fighters became popular, such as the "Jawahar Laddoo", a large bonbon...

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Of Nahoum’s, Kolkata’s oldest Jewish bakery, difference between puff and patty, and a chicken patty recipeSubscriber Only

Aug 09, 2024 12:31 IST

Nahoum’s is no fancy air-conditioned patisserie, but it introduced Bengalis, Marwaris, and...

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

From mythology to cuisine, cultural and culinary journey of coconuts in IndiaSubscriber Only

Aug 02, 2024 11:26 IST

Coconut's presence can be found in a plethora of dishes in the coastal regions. Kerala cuisine is...

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

How India added a little (starter) culture to the world of dairy and created curdSubscriber Only

Jul 26, 2024 11:30 IST

A staple across homes in India, dishes using the humble curd even find a mention in the Rig Veda...

Sun, Jul 28, 2024

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