Dahi chuda or flattened rice with curd is a traditional breakfast in the Eastern states of Assam, West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. It is an everyday breakfast and also made on certain festivals like Sankranti. Seasonal fruits are usually added to it. The Dahi Chuda Parfait is inspired from the humble Dahi Chuda. It was…
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Continue ReadingPosto (poppy seeds) is one of my favourite ingredients, so much so that I think it is unjust to call it only a spice! While aloo posto stands right in front of that ‘favourite things to eat’ queue, posto bhapa (steamed poppy seeds) comes a close second. It has jazzed up many a dull meals…
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Continue ReadingWhy should I call an illish – the hilsa? I wouldn’t, I am a Bong. Why should I not romance it long past it’s prime season for eating? I wouldn’t, I am a Bong. I recently read a long scientific article about the reasons behind the unique taste of illish. The author mentioned a lot…