Anatomy of a Masterpiece (Part 1) This year’s Christmas offering isn’t exactly Christmas themed, but a deep-dive into a dish that screams winter, among other things. I’ve dissected dishes on my blog before, but this one has to be the most elaborate. With generous forays into a variety of aspects that ultimately converge onto a…
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Rituranga : Barsha (Part 2)
Last time, we started our exploration of monsoon foods in Bengal, focusing primarily on the iconic plate of khichuri and ilish mach. It is time to move ahead and take a look at the rest of our meal. We’ve talked about the bhaja in the previous instalment, the array of fried goodies that provide texture…
Rituranga : Barsha (Part 1)
“As children even the first sight of dark clouds rolling towards us from the distance southeast would set us skipping with excitement. The anticipation intensified as the winds gathered force, the low rumble of thunder was heard and the first streaks of lightning rent the sky. It is hard to remain on responsive to what…
Rituranga : Basanta-Grishma (Part 2)
Last time, we started our survey of the spring-summer Bengali meal, with a close look at the first course and the rice-dal duo. This time, we will explore the rest of the meal, starting with course the veggies, and one of my absolute favourite dishes. Aloo posto is an absolute delight. Cubes of potatoes are…
Rituranga : Basanta-Grishma (Part 1)
“Fragrantly scarlet on bare branches or covertly crimson amidst dark green foliage, the early flowers of spring arrive to signal an end to the mellow contentment of winter and to herald a brief, unsettling season……The variety of colours ranged on the trees and the fragrance of mango trees in blossom carried by the balmiest of…
The Gourmet Glutton 