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The Soulful Flavours of Bengal



From Kolkata Adda to Delhi Adda: How Bengalis Adapt Without Losing Their Roots
Bengalis bridge the miles between Kolkata and Delhi through lively "adda" sessions, preserving their cultural spirit in new surroundings with coffee, conversations, and connections. What happens when Bengalis leave Kolkata but refuse to leave Bengal behind? The answer can be found in Delhi's Bengali community, where language, food, festivals, music and, above all, adda have found a new home. From long conversations over cha to weekend gatherings around Bengali food, Bengalis

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Jan 1, 20265 min read


A Culinary Journey Through Bengali Festivals
In Bengal, festivals are not just celebrated — they are cooked, served, and savoured. Food plays a central role in every Bengali festival, reflecting tradition, emotion, and community. From elaborate spreads during Durga Puja to simple homemade dishes on Saraswati Puja, Bengali festival food tells stories that go far beyond recipes. This culinary journey through Bengali festivals reveals how deeply food is woven into the cultural fabric of Bengal. Durga Puja: The Grand Celebr

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Dec 23, 20253 min read


Bengali Comfort Food for Every Mood — From Khichuri to Chingri Malaikari
In a city as fast-paced as Delhi, comfort often comes from food that feels familiar and soulful. For Bengalis living in and around CR Park, comfort food isn’t just about taste — it’s about emotion, nostalgia, and a deep connection to home. Bengali cuisine offers something rare: dishes that soothe, celebrate, and ground you, depending on your mood. From a bowl of khichuri on a rainy Delhi afternoon to a rich plate of chingri malaikari during a weekend family lunch, Bengali com

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Dec 15, 20253 min read


Hidden Bengali Gems: Regional Dishes You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Bengali cuisine is a poetic blend of flavours, culture, and nostalgia. While dishes like rosogolla, macher jhol, and shorshe ilish are widely known, there’s an entire universe of hidden Bengali dishes that remain unexplored outside Bengal. From the green fields of Nadia to the coastal kitchens of Barishal, every region has its own culinary secrets. For food lovers in Delhi, Bengali cuisine often means sweets and fish curries — but true food explorers know that Bengal’s culina

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Nov 6, 20255 min read


লুপ্তপ্রায় পদের সন্ধানে: শিউলিপাতায় শশাশুক্তো
'চৈতন্যচরিতামৃত'তে বলা হচ্ছে, রাঘব পন্ডিত মহাপ্রভুর জন্য নীলাচলে যে বিভিন্নরকম খাদ্যদ্রব্য নিয়ে গিয়েছিলেন তার মধ্যে ছিল শুকুতা বা...

Piyanki Mukherjee
Sep 19, 20242 min read


চিকেন তেহারি নাকি কাচ্চি বিরিয়ানি
তেহারির ইতিহাস -- সালটা ১৯৩৯,দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধ চলছে।সারা পৃথিবী জুড়ে খাদ্যের আকাল,ভয়াবহ পরিস্থিতি। ভারত উপমহাদেশের আর্থিক অবস্থাও তথৈবচ,...

Piyanki Mukherjee
Sep 18, 20243 min read


নেপথ্যের প্রজ্ঞাসুন্দরী এবং ঠাকুরবাড়ির মুগপটল - পিয়াংকী
This articles delves into the culinary legacy of the famous Tagore family in Bengal

Piyanki Mukherjee
Sep 3, 20243 min read


'দাইল-শুক্তা' রান্না আর বাঙালির ডালশস্যের ইতিহাসে মুঘলদের ডালপ্রীতি
Evolution and Mughal influence on Daal making in Bengal.

Piyanki Mukherjee
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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