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

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

Mind your temper(ing): demystifying tadka, a very common cooking procedureSubscriber Only

Jul 18, 2024 11:28 IST

Whether at the beginning or the end of the cooking process, across India, a tadka is used to...

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

Pachadi: Relish this South Indian pickle that has been around for over 1,500 yearsSubscriber Only

Jul 12, 2024 12:28 IST

A book named Soopa Shastra -- written by King Mangarasa III in the 15th century -- documents...

Sun, Jul 14, 2024

From taboo to tradition, how paneer found a place in Indian cuisineSubscriber Only

Jul 05, 2024 11:30 IST

Modern paneer made in homes involves breaking milk with an acid like lemon juice or...

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Garam masala: Bringing a little heat into the kitchen and your dishesSubscriber Only

Jun 28, 2024 12:30 IST

From Maharashtrian Goda Masala to the Lucknowi Lazzat-e-Taam, here is everything you need to know...

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Is vegetable biryani just dolled up pulao? Which came first?Subscriber Only

Jun 21, 2024 12:26 IST

We try to solve the biggest conundrum faced by lovers of the rice preparations which conquered the...

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Cutting chai to Earl Grey tea: Journey of the Chinese hot beverage to India via BritainSubscriber Only

Jun 14, 2024 12:18 IST

As one of the world's largest consumers of tea, with 80 per cent of our production consumed...

Sun, Jun 16, 2024

‘Ande ka funda’: A deep dive into the history and popularity of eggs in India; try this Devilled egg recipe tooSubscriber Only

Jun 07, 2024 12:18 IST

Of course, not everything is sunny when it comes to eggs, given the regularity with which state...

Sun, Jun 09, 2024

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#MeToo: The non-apologies of sexual harassers just make it worseSubscriber Only

Oct 09, 2018 12:41 IST

Chakraborty claimed he used to use Twitter to take down others, which was bad. He was mentally...

Wed, Oct 10, 2018

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Eating through Pujo: The best things to eat are sold in the streets of KolkataSubscriber Only

Oct 01, 2018 15:16 IST

To truly appreciate any Calcuttan’s love for Durga Puja, you have to first appreciate their love...

Mon, Oct 08, 2018

After watching the first week of Bigg Boss 12, I felt my brain had meltedSubscriber Only

Sep 24, 2018 17:47 IST

The most annoying of the lot is Sreesanth. He constantly cries on the show and you realise how...

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

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