Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
In West Bengal's assembly elections, fish has become a potent symbol of Bengali identity, with the Trinamool Congress and BJP clashing over food habits and cultural representation.
'My preparation for Shorshe Pomfret is a version of a traditional Bengali-style fish in mustard gravy. I used a medium-large pomfret and made a thin gravy out of it. It is best relished with hot steamed rice.'
Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer, had a lifelong passion for cooking, which she considered a stress reliever and a way to connect with loved ones.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
All about India's favorite summer beverage/dessert indulgences.
Create a shrikhand using dragon fruit and enjoy the awesome results.
Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an "airline-like travel experience at economical fares," a statement issued by the PMO stated.
TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.
Maamouls are classic Middle Eastern cookies that have a festive appeal even before you take a bite.
Have a look at the countries with some of the most Indian restaurants.
Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.
A fabulous vegetarian spread and an amazing range of sweets are also hallmarks of Bengali cuisine.
Spice up your home menus preparing a creamy prawn curry and Bengali-style potatoes.
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.
Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
We invited readers to share their food pictures and recipes. Today, we share recipes by Sheeba Joseph Samuel
Welcome the king of fruits with an unusual cake.
Jazz up your dinner menu with Kerala-style nethili or anchovies fish fry which goes well with steamed rice and a comforting bowl of dal.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
Coca-Cola's sports-loving CEO on the strategy that has helped him steer the soft drinks giant out of various crises.
For MindTree, he met the other co-founders through the VC. He is enjoying himself thoroughly and "excited and very pleased with the team" he has been able to build. Given the depth of experience assembled, he considers it "the strongest start-up team for an IT services company."
For MindTree, he met the other co-founders through the VC. He is enjoying himself thoroughly and "excited and very pleased with the team" he has been able to build. Given the depth of experience assembled, he considers it "the strongest start-up team for an IT services company."
This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.
Chitrita Banerji's new book, Bengali Cooking, takes readers into the kitchens of West Bengal and Bangladesh through the changing seasons. And if it starts to rain, nothing matters more to the Bengali palate than the hilsa fish and the many ways it can be consumed.
Drizzle some chilly sauce or tomato ketchup for added flavour.
Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.
Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
Left high and dry, the BJP has had no option but to go for the overkill with 800 rallies, including 20 by the prime minister. In the process, it may be overplaying its card, observes Amulya Ganguli.
The best summer foods of India
'Having consumed thousands of the sickly sweet chenna globes of varying textures over the years, I must demur,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.
Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.
Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.
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