The Bowl Story - by Somdatta

05/07/2022

NONA ILISH

Nona=Salty, Ilish=Hilsa

Basically dried fish or as we say, SHUTKI

There's something so addictive about this OPAR BANGLA (commonly called Bangladeshi) delicacy, leaving you wanting for more

14/06/2022

MOMOPEDIA

Love momo? Know some interesting facts about its history, origin and more...

13/06/2022

Coffee Culture In Kolkata

Find here few of my favourite coffee joints in town to beat the Monday blues

We handpicked some of the best coffee places in Kolkata that offer you good coffee, good food and a great ambience. Read on.

12/06/2022

SHEHERWALI CUISINE

Who are Sheherwalis? History has it, some 300 years back in the 18th century, a group of Oswal Jain Community merchants migrated to Bengal from the desserts of Rajasthan.

They settled in Murshidabad and open-heartedly embraced the culture, cuisine and lifestyle of Bengal. Know more about the sheherwalis and their cuisine below.

With their lineage in the Western India and life in the Eastern India, Sheherwali community created a mixed culture of its own.

11/06/2022

GINOLOGY:

Love gin? Try out my favourites and unwind...Cheers! Btw guys, drink responsibly!

Stranger & Sons Hapusa Gin TERAI India Dry Gin GinGin

This World Gin Day 2022, we handpicked some of our favourite homegrown gin brands for you. Take a look.

10/06/2022

SUMMER STAPLE - the quintessential bangali lunch

Ask a Bengali, this platter defines ultimate bliss. Tok dal, with aloo bhorta and gondhoraj lebu can brighten your day at any given point

09/06/2022

AAM MURI - ghar ghar ki kahaani

Mango need no seperate introduction. It is sweet, juicy and versatile to the core. Pair it with muri (puffed rice) and put together the most delicious Bengali breakfast on a summer morning. Try it today!

09/06/2022

PAAT SHAAK'R JHOL

A perfect example of nature's diversity, paat shaak is basically jute leaves. That's right! Jute leaves make a delicious food ingredient and is widely used in Bengali household. Boil the leaves, add some tadka and your delicious paat shaak'r jhol (jute leaves soup) is ready to be relished.

You can also make yummy pakodas with it.

01/06/2022

CHIRE MAKHA
quintessential Bengali breakfast describing nostalgia

Flattened rice (poha/chire) mixed well with freshly grated coconut, ghee and sugar, this dish defines comfort. But make sure, you mix it all using hand! Going all messy brings the best out the delicacy. Try it today!

29/05/2022

KUMRO PHOOL BORA - Zero Waste Cooking

What Bengal thinks today, the world thinks tomorrow; and the cuisine defines it the best.

Bengal has been following the mantra of 'Zero Waste Cooking' since time immemorial. Here's pumpkin flower fritter that adds the perfect crunch to your meal

29/05/2022

PANTA BHAAT
There's something so soothing about this Bengali comfort food