Garam Masala is very aromatic. It is not a single spice. It is a mixture of spices. Cardamom (Elaichi), Clove (Lobongo), Cinnamon (...

Cumin Seed or jeera is a popular spice through out the world. Cumin is usually purchased in the form of whole dried seeds or as ground...

Paanch Phoron is a classic bengali spice blend of equal parts of five spices. Fenugreek (methi) – the light brown coloured (bitter taste)...

Kalo jeera is a common spice in bengali household. Its called "Kalonji" in Hindi and "Nigella Seeds" in english. Its also an important...

Today was a cloudy day in Galway, which is quite common. After a last weeks heatwave today finally the weather was soothing and relaxing....

I love banana in all its form.. whether its banana, mocha (not coffee 😜),thor, or kanch kola. Mocha is the banana blossom which is very...

Its friday night and it is the most relaxing time of the week for me. I guess everybody enjoys the friday night in their own way. For me...

Bengali people are born food lovers... বাঙালি মানেই খাদ্য রসিক। Bengali food includes all types of koftas, kormas, kosha and ofcourse...

Winter in Kolkata reminds me of "Poush Sankranti" (Poush is a month in bengali calender). In poush sankranti we have pithe #bengalipithe....

This is a quick comfort food for me. This takes only few items and super easy to make. You can add spinach, cherry tomato, sausages,...