The Potato Chronicles: Part 4 Last time, we talked about global applications of the mash before taking a long detour into food science and concluding with a trio of Indian breakfast classics that hero the humble mash. A spiced mash also forms the basis for a huge array of deep-fried streetside treats in India. It’s…
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Bhorta, Amylopectin, Palya
The Potato Chronicles: Part 3 So far, we have traced potato’s history upto the early 20th century, and explored some of the variations of the humble (and sometimes not-so-humble) mash all over Europe. This time, let’s set sail and go global, exploring some varieties of mash and mash-based dishes from around the world. The Bengali…
Mash, Famine, Colonization
The Potato Chronicles: Part 2 Last time, we explored the history of the potato upto the mid-18th century, interspersed with a few simple dishes that use the potato skin and boiled potatoes. There are two things you can do with boiled, peeled potatoes: you could cut them up into little pieces, or pulverise it into…
Origins, Peels, Salads
The Potato Chronicles: Part 1 The Gourmet Glutton is back….well, kinda. Although I will try to post on a regular frequency, I will limit it to the first Sunday of every month, in addition to the occasional off-schedule article here and there. The idea is to maintain a certain consistency, albeit spaced out. The agenda?…
Breakfast, Memories and Simplicity
With the voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra stirring the stillness of the night just a few days ago, Pujo is officially in the air. This year however, I have no plans of returning to Kolkata and all I have to keep me company are warm memories of the Pujos gone by. And what better way…
The Tapas Tradition
Over the centuries, Spain has evolved into a melting pot of cultures, each of which has left its own impression on its cuisine. The Phoenicians brought the sauces, Greeks brought the olive oil, and the Romans, Carthaginians and Jews added their own touch to the mix. And then there were the Moors, whose spices and…
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