The mention of Bengali culture is incomplete without the mention of the Bengali sweets which form an integral part of Bengali cuisine and culture. Read on to know more about the top 10 Bengali dessert recipes.                       ... -

Bengali cuisine is not only limited to Bengali kitchens today as its mouthwatering dishes made from rice, potato and fish have spread its popularity to a whole new world. This article will talk about how Bengali Cuisine is flourishing Outside the Kitchens. -

Nothing finishes off an authentic Bengali meal better than a delicious Bengali dessert . I am a complete fan of Bengali desserts ! Bengali cuisine offers a nice variety of dessert recipes you can re-create in your own kitchen. The Bengali dessert... -

A typical Bengali lunch has a little bit of every taste that one can possibly look for in a mid-day meal. The Bengali lunch generally comprises of five courses, with rice and potatoes that can be coupled with mashed and boiled papaya/pumpkin/bitter gourd,... -

Quite similar to other Indian food items, Bengali snacks also have a unique taste and richness of its own. While I have never come across anything weird, in terms of taste or ingredients, I definitely have found certain delicacies with oddly spelt names. And,... -

  Pohela Boishakh or Poila Baisakh is observed on the 14 th or 15 th of April every year in West Bengal and Bangladesh. The festival is famous for its rich and vibrant multihued celebrations and a mesmerizing array of... -

The distinct aroma of Bengali cuisine is mostly due to the blend of spices known as panch phoron, or perhaps some other variation on this name (see below). Panch means "five" and phoron is "flavour" or "spice", hence the common... -

A traditional Bengali breakfast is ideal for those who love lazy mornings. The typical preparations that come to mind are quite a few like, luchi and cholar daal (Bengal gram lentils), kachuri and aalur torkari, matarshutir kachuri and radhaballavi and aalur... -

                                           A fresh, unriped cheese used throughout India , althought it’s most popular in the eastern part of the country. It is made from cow’s or buffalo’s... -

Being close to India and Pakistan, Bangladeshi cuisine shows an impact of the cuisines of these two countries. However, despite that, Bangladeshi food has its own soul, which ranges between very “spicy” and extremely “sweet.” This difference is... -

The Indian Dinner Menu has a range of mouthwatering dishes to offer you! Akin to all other cultures, dinner being the last meal, it comprises of light and easily digestible dishes. Rice does not figure out in the Indian Dinner Menu in most regions of... -

The Indian Lunch Menu has a fascinating range of courses for you to choose from! The lunch primarily consists of the thali( meal comprising of different dishes). The thali differs from region to region which can be broadly classified into the North,... -

Sweets occupy an important place in the diet of Bengalis and at their social ceremonies. It is an ancient custom among Hindus to distribute sweets during festivities. The confectionery industry has flourished because of its close association with... -

Mishti Dohi is an unique deesrt. Its a famous dessert in all Bengali sweets     Mishti Dohi is means sweet curd, but it prepare by a proper recipe and a differeht procedure.     All begali sweets are very tasty and... -

Vishwanathan Anand has won the World Chess Champion and many have touted him to be a follower of strict vegetarian diet. In reality,  Anand eats fish too. Many claim and have tried to collate facts and figures to tout that vegetarian diet can surpass a... -

You might be surprised by learning that Dia Mirza , the famous Bollywood actress, is actually a “ dessert person ”. In one of her latest interviews, she revealed her dessert preferences among a wide array of foods.     ... -

Bengali cuisine is famous all over the world, mostly for its array of delicate dessert preparations. Puli Pithe or coconut dumplings in sweetened milk – is one such delicacy, which every Bengali would die for. It is a time-consuming and elaborate... -

Even after over 19 years of illustrious cricketing career, Sanchin Tendulkar’s fitness can give any teenager a run for his money. Yes, we are taking about the Little Master’s incredible fitness and there are many pundits who believe that Sachin can carry... -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to RAJINIKANTH!   12 th December is the Birthday of Superstar Rajinikanth. He one of the most prominent actors in the Indian film industry. He received India's third... -

The Indian breakfast menu is well known and liked for the huge variety of courses that it offers! Every region of the country has its own special breakfast menu. While a North Indian might start his/her day with parathas and alu sabzi, you’ll find a... -

Dussehra, also called Dasara, Dashera, and Dussera, is a festival meant to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Whatever be the religious connotations of this important festival, like many other Indian celebrations, food is a major part of the rituals.... -

Rhodes Across India recipes Explore real Indian cuisine from pavements to palaces with these authentic recipes that showcase the very best regional specialities. Royal Palace Brought to India by Mughal... -

The almond is believed to be a native of the Middle East. Although the term almond originally refers to the tree (Prunus dulcis), it is also the name of the widely popular and cultivated seed, or the nut, of the tree. The word ‘almond’ comes from Old... -

You will soon be visiting Delhi and you desperately need some directions on where to buy vegetarian food when in Delhi? If so, let me first give you a warm welcome as you have come to seek help in the right place. I will tell you exactly where to buy... -

  Go through this blog to know what are the culinary uses of fennel? Fennel is widely known as one of  the most versatile plant across the world. Every small piece of this plant including the roots, leaves, stalk and seeds is very useful... -

  Mumbai , the financial capital of India does not lag behind when it comes to food either. This year’s Mumbai Food Festival termed as ‘Salaam Mumbai ‘ is  a celebration of the mouth watering cuisine, available in Mumbai. With 17... -

  Forsaking age-old recipes for the new and unknown is not something that interests me. Hence, I go back to eating the timeless dishes whenever I can. However, some of them are too time consuming and cooking them requires patience... -

Descri ption Cardamom of commerce is the dried ripe fruit (capsules of cardamom plant) often referred as the “Queen of Spices” because of its very pleasant aroma and taste. Cardamom is a perennial, herbaceous, rhizomatous plant. Based on the... -

Using drumsticks in Indian cooking  is a very common practice. Learn how to use drumsticks in Indian cooking and enjoy eating this juicy extremely nutritious stick in curry and lentils. Some of the well known recipes using drumstick in Indian cooking ... -

Kolkata has been famously connoted as the street foods paradise of Eastern India. The lip smacking delicacies sold by the street vendors can be found easily anywhere across the historic city. While jhaal muri, puchkas, bhelpuri, etc are relished by all, this... -

What keeps Bipasha Basu fit as a fiddle ? This is a common curiosity for almost every Indian that how come Bipasha Basu maintains such a ravishing figure from the time she has appeared in her famous “Bidi Jalaile” dance sequence in the Bollywood film... -

HAPPY BIRTHDAY   AISHWARYA !   Aishwarya Rai Bachchan   born on November 1, 1973, is an Indian actress. Prior to her career in film, she worked as a model and gained fame for winning the Miss... -

"Share Your Favourite Dish That Signifies the Idea of Freedom" 15th August, India’s Independence Day is soon approaching and like every year it’s the time to ignite patriotism and joy.   We all... -

When you think of eating in Bangkok you probably don't think of Indian restaurants, but they for sure are some of the cities' best eateries.  In Little India we often have eaten at a small spot called Standard located down a grungy alleyway, but we -

One of the most popular resolutions taken on the New Year's eve are for perfect health. This makes perfect sense when you come back from that New Year party and sprawl on your living room couch, with a hangover hovering over your head. There is no better... -

When I was shopping the other day at 99 Ranch, a large Asian Market here in California (also Taiwan and Indonesia) I noticed a 250ml bottle of something called Bunge Prickley Ash Oil.  I picked one up and at the checkout asked the lady what it was.  She... -

Panipuri is a popular street snack in India. It comprises of a round, hollow "puri", fried crisp and filled with a watery mixture of tamarind, chilli/chile and potato, and or chickpeas. The name panipuri literally means "water in fried... -