I made Kucho Nimki recently just the way Dida (maternal grandmother) used to make it in the past when Vegetable Oil didn’t arrive in Bengali kitchens. So, Dida would fry […]
Snacks
Echorer Chop / Jackfruit Croquettes
Echorer Chop (Jackfruit Croquettes) is a Bengali delicacy, a popular snacking item, especially in summer when we get raw, tender jackfruits in bounty. With a little effort you too can […]
Lote Macher Bora / Crispy Bombay duck (Bombil) fritters
A family recipe of my late Pishemoshai (husband of my paternal aunt), and a personal favourite of mine these Lote Macher Bora are truly addictive. Grab them by the handful […]
Vada Pav (Mumbai Street style)
In this lockdown life when we crave different foods, there are two options either forget the craving or make it from scratch. A few days back we were missing Vada […]
Bengali Macher Chop / Fish Croquettes
If you love the street foods of Kolkata then you know what a Chop is. We Bengalis love our Chop, that comes in many forms and made into different varieties. […]
Sweet Potato-Purple Cabbage Patties/Cutlets
It’s a real-life challenge to pack different school tiffin for kids. And sometimes my head stops working upon what to pack for the next day school lunch. I try to […]
Aioli Prawn Cocktail
Sprig’s Cheese & Truffle Aioli is a thick, flavour-packed sauce, which gets its body from extra virgin olive oil and garlic cloves. And then spiked with European cheese, a touch […]
Aioli Bruschetta with Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Sprig’s Wasabi Aioli is a thick, flavour-packed sauce, which gets its body from olive oil and garlic. And then spiked with Wasabi, and oil of mustard. The hint of Wasabi […]
Chicken Tacos with Aioli Slaw
Sprig’s Chimichurri Aioli is a thick, flavour-packed sauce, which gets its body from olive oil and garlic. And then spiked with chimichurri, fresh cilantro, jalapeno and a hint of lime. […]
Potato Cauliflower Samosa/Aloo Phulkopir Singara
Bengali style Potato Cauliflower Samosa is one common food that can be found in any Bengali sweet shop. If you’re in Bengal visit any nearby sweet shop in the evening […]