From sinful sweetmeats to robust fish curries, Bengali cuisine is quite a gamut celebrating all things seasonal. One of the oldest cuisines of India has evolved over time; it has also embraced many ...

Payesh: This is a famous Bengali sweet dish that is made of rice and garnished with raisins. This sweet rice pudding is a common favourite. 1. Soak the rice in some water and keep it aside. 2. Boil ...

Bengal has probably one of the richest culinary histories within our cuisine! Kolkata's vibrant street food scene, the delicious variety of desserts and mouth-watering curries makes this regional ...

Learn how to make authentic West Bengal-style Dahi Parwal, also known as Doi Potol, with this easy step-by-step recipe.

‘What you eat’ can actually decide the course of your sleep and govern your overall health and well being. This is the reason why experts always emphasize on eating light foods for dinner, which are ...

Sukanya Kar Bhowmik came to the United States in 2011, when her husband, Sayan, was transferred from his job in Kolkata, India, to New Jersey. Like many who settle far from home, Kar Bhowmik, a native ...

Traditional Bengali sehri meals offer a perfect balance of protein, fibre, and flavour, ensuring sustained energy during Ramadan. From chicken with green papaya to mustard-infused fish curry, these ...

Wash the chickpeas and soak in water for 2 hours. Combine rice and all types of dals except chickpeas. Wash them properly. Soak using enough water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain the water and ...

Jata came from Balasore to Calcutta when he was 14 to help his grandfather, who was a professional cook. Even his father used to cook at a boy’s hostel canteen in Balasore and his uncle had his own ...

You don't need to visit Kolkata to enjoy Bengali food. Subhash Jana, executive chef at Swissotel Kolkata shares two traditional recipes that you can easily make at home. Fish Paturi Chef tip: Bhetki ...

For those who thought Bengali food could never be healthy, we prepared a healthy Bengali diet plan. Here are two recipes mentioned in the meal plan. Wash the bitter gourd, slit lengthwise and remove ...