Today the start of Navratri coincides with the world food day. Celebrating both the events this Navratri special series of 9 blogpost will open with the theme Food during Navra… Read More

Darjeeling is one of the most popular hill stations in India that you must visit at least once in your life. It not only offers stunning views of Mount Kanchenjunga but also gives an opp… Read More

We are going to introduce you to the famous 10 Durga Puja special Bengali foods that you must try. Durga Puja in Kolkata is the greatest of all celebrations held to worship Goddess Durga dur… Read More

Pumpkin coconut stir-fryThe flavour from coconut and sweetness from pumpkin and spiciness from the chilli powder and garam masala will spice up your day. It is super easy to pre… Read More

In Bengali life, food is an important part of marriage or any other occasion. History has forged a personal connecti… Read More

Ingredients For Bhaja Masala 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds 1 tsp Coriander Seeds 2-3 Green Cardamom A pinch Salt For Jhalmuri 1 cup Puffed Rice 2 tbsp Chana Jor Garam 2 tbsp Sev 1 f… Read More

Most of you would agree that Bengali cuisine is glorious, and there are many different parts to the same culture. Whether you are a non-vegetarian, vegetarian, or vegan, the best thing is th… Read More

SantulaSantula is one of the most popular and easy-to-cook vegetable dishes originating from the Odisha state in eastern India. The flavoursome steamed vegetable curry can be either fried, '… Read More

Marking the beginning of spring season is the festival of Basant Panchami. The festival has various aliases, spelt as Vasant Panchami and also known as Saraswati Puja. Basant means spring an… Read More

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  Koraishutir Kochuri / Motorshutir Kochuri / Fried Indian Flatbread With Peas StuffingI think that amongst all of the Bengali culinary inventions, Koraishutir Kochuri / Motor… Read More

Vaangi Bhat literally means eggplant/aubergine/brinjal rice. And that’s exactly what it is – a dish of eggplant and rice lightly fried with an aromatic and nutty spice mixture. V… Read More

 15 SeptemberRaw papayas are considered very good for the stomach. When ever you need a happy bowel, a Bengali mother would always recommend you to have boiled raw papaya or what we cal… Read More

 Kakharu manji pithou bhaja****************************Pumpkin seed fritters**********************These green Pumpkin seeds are packed with fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, magnesium &a… Read More

Planning a wedding or going to plan a wedding in Kolkata? Confused with cost and arrangements; impression and safety? Well, La Fiesta blogs can release you from all your confusions and give… Read More

Few things make you realise who you are more than the loss of your mother. With my mother, Putul Pal, it was her food. It has been a few months since the day my Ma slipped away from my life… Read More

14 JuneThe monsoon is here and so is the craving for garma garam fritters with chai. Another good news is that the un-lockdown process has started. Fingers crossed that we do not have to see… Read More

Makar Sankranti, the folklore indicating harvesting of crops is celebrated all across India with much fanfare. In Bengal, it is called ‘Poush Parbon’, on the last day of month &l… Read More

Chayote slow-cooked in a tomato base – simple flavors that get their kick from a tempering of mustard and asafoetida. This is one of those curries that only ask for time, not except… Read More

We take a month to plan a webinar. Anandomela at ROOH took less than 2 weeks. The religious will say because it was dedicated to maa, it had to happen. I am not religious. So, I will give… Read More

roasted eggplant / brinjal / baingan mashed with some minimal ingredients from Odia cuisineThe hot season, Summer is already started in my part of the world. And being an odia, we most of th… Read More