In mid-April, the people of Bengal — a region straddling Bangladesh and parts of India, including my hometown in West Bengal — celebrate the Bengali New Year. Bengalis of all religious persuasions ...
Sukanya Kar Bhowmik came to the United States in 2011, when her husband, Sayan, was transferred from his job in Kolkata, India, to New Jersey. Like many who settle far from home, Kar Bhowmik, a native ...
Cooking can be a family affair – especially for TikTok-famous chef Shihan Chowdhury (@chilipeppercooks). In this episode of ITK: Family Style, we watch as Shihan jumps into the kitchen with his mother ...
In the northeast corner of Urban Harvest Farmers Market, Ely, the Congolese farmer who runs Sustainable Vegetable Garden welcomes me with a warm bright smile every Saturday. I can tell just by looking ...
The most well-known meals in Bengali cuisine are kosha mangsho, ilish paturi, Calcutta biryani, and macher jhol. In terms of vegetarian treats, this region offers meals such as aloo posto, sukhto, and ...
On the Indian restaurant circuit, it’s mainly generic Indian fare on the menu, with a heavy northern bias. To experience the diversity of India’s culinary landscape, your best bet is to be invited to ...
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families ...
As soon as the dawn of Mahalaya brings in the ‘Mahishasurmaridini’ by Birendra Krishna Bhadra broadcast via AkashBaani Kolkata, the fragrance of Shiuli phool (Night-flowering jasmine) turns a bit more ...
Bengali women are known for their clear, glowing skin and long hair goals, as they strive to maintain good skin. Bengali cuisine offers a range of options that are not just delicious but also healthy, ...