Now, get a taste of it in Kolkata as the chef presents a seven-course vegetarian and non-vegetarian dinner with paired wines. Taste dishes like Shoshar Dolma, Buddha Bowl, Prawns in coconut milk, ...

Konbegi said since most of these girls come from very poor backgrounds, few have access to proper nutrients from their daily meal of ‘maad-bhaat’ (water-soaked rice); many started taking milk ...

What comes to mind when you think of a quintessential Bengali? A deep love for art, music, politics and food, especially fish. The phrase “maach-e bhaat-e Bangali” (fish and rice is what makes a ...

Stand-up comedy has spread in India over the last two decades or so. Along with the proliferation of stand-up performers have come ancillaries to the stand-up genre such as ‘roasts’ and satirical ...

People exchange warm wishes, reconnect with their roots, and enjoy delicacies like panta bhaat and ilish maach, seeking blessings for a brighter future. On this joyous occasion of Pohela Boishakh ...

Balanced with a touch of sweetness, it cleanses the palate and sets the tone for the feast to follow. 2. Bhaat and Ghee – The Comfort Combo A humble plate of steamed rice (bhaat) served with a dollop ...

Housewives would clean their homes thoroughly and cook special meals. Children would wear new clothes. At that time, a good meal meant freshly steamed rice—as most of the year was spent eating panta ...

No Pahela Baishakh celebration is complete without panta bhaat, and Jaya admitted with a smile, "Whether we call it Pahela Baishakh or Bengali New Year, we eat panta bhaat on this day. But I ...

The highlight of the menu is the desserts, akin to a chef’s kiss. There’s the Mango & Coconut Parfait, topped with crunchy muesli and chia seeds, and the Shahi Mango Kesar Bhaat, where jaggery-cooked ...

Opt for phena bhaat, a slack rice dish with vegetables, and try curd rice, known generally as doi panta. Don't forget the jasmine garlands; after all, what is summer without jasmines and frangipanis?

Om Birla performed the 'Bhaat' or 'Maira' ritual where a brother offers gifts to his sister on the occasion of her daughter's wedding. In the Hindu wedding tradition, 'Bhaat' or 'Maira' is a ritual ...

If there’s something Bengalis treasure more than Durga Puja, a lazy bhaat ghum (slumber), or their eternal love affair with maach-bhaat (fish and rice), it would have to be Poila Baisakh. The Bengali ...