When we think of Bengali cuisine, the image of fish curry served with steaming rice often springs to mind. However, this perception barely scratches the surface of Bengal’s diverse culinary tapestry.

When one thinks about Bengali food, Macher Jhol, Kosha Mangsho, and Chingri Malai Curry are the first things that come to mind. However, this popular narrative barely scratches the surface of the rich ...

You will not find any Bengali sweet list without the quintessential Mishti Doi. This famous dessert is made with condensed milk, yogurt and caramelized sugar. The sweet blend of milk, yogurt and sugar ...

Once considered a foraged ingredient meant only for village kitchens, kucho or phool chingri has risen in prominence in the Bengali culinary scene. What was earlier bought at local haats is now being ...

From intimate dining rooms in Delhi NCR to cosy flats in London, a new generation of home chefs is changing the narrative around Bengali food. Moving beyond stereotypes of fish curry and mishti doi, ...

Bengali cuisine is shaped by balance, restraint, and a strong sense of flavor memory. Instead of relying on heavy spice, it builds depth through mustard oil, gentle sweetness, seasonal ingredients, ...

NEW YORK - A plate of vegetarian samosas welcomed our group of five to the Brooklyn apartment of Afsari Jahan. It was a delicious way to start our 2 ½-hour workshop, “A Taste of Bengali Cooking with ...

Toonika Guha is a self-taught chef, and started Toontooni's Table in Delhi NCR, in February last year. Her menus at heart highlight the essence of home-style Bengali cooking , but reimagined with fun ...