RECIPES

I once read that the essence of a culture is in the words that cannot be translated. Explained yes, but not directly translated. The word “Takalluf” was the example given…

Puran Poli – a sweet, a skill, and a symphony of flavours. It’s a therapeutic experience for the one who makes it, and the one who relishes it. Puran poli…

For Odias, pakhala (watered-rice) is one of the most popular and simplest forms of eating rice. The traditional dish is also offered to Lord Jagannath. Since the dish curbs dehydration,…

Chingri Malaikari or prawns in a creamy coconut gravy is a classic Bengali delicacy which is popular for its flavour and texture. This luscious Bengali fish curry frequently appears on…