People, Places, Palate

08/09/2026

What a sumptuous vegetarian spread! Enjoyed it even more in the company of people who started out as colleagues but became friends and well wishers along the way.

24/08/2026

Bengalis and their obsession with fish!!!
We fry it, make a plethora of curries with it. Some curries are umami, some earthy, some spicy and some plain old simple watery. Recent addition to kitchen's repertoire is this "Katla Komola" (literally meaning carp and orange). Fragrant and fruity, this curry was tart , tangy and sweet all at once, with a subtle hint of spiciness. Chef was my husband who loves to dabble in different spices.

21/08/2026

08/08/2026

Hummus Platter - plain hummus, red bell pepper hummus, pita, falafel, grilled chicken and tart olives. ❤️

12/07/2026

Had this awesome Assamese thali few days back. Simple food, very similar to Bengali cuisine, but lighter on spice level.

28/06/2026

I have always been a momo lover, but never tried Nepali Jhol Momo before. I always felt the gravy made with Indian / Nepali spices will not suit the simple flavours of momo. Oh boy! I was so wrong! This dish will surely captivate all who crave spice, aroma and taste all at once. The silky spicy gravy cradling the aromatic juicy dumplings... What a combo! And to top it off, I tried it on a rainy day 🥰

I loved the version I tried at Momo I Am, Golpark. Would love to know which other places in Kolkata make these.

06/06/2026

Have you ever tasted dum aloo from phuchkawala? Or the version sold on local train stations? It makes your eyes water, tounge tingle and ears ring with its spice level. The unnatural red colour will surely attract any chatora. But it's not healthy, we all know. So I make my version at home whenever I am craving spice (which is all the time, to be honest 😉). Presenting you
Chatpata Dum Aloo

01/06/2026

Sometimes ad hoc meet ups create pockets of peace on random busy days. Gobbled up some lip smacking pyaaz kachori and kesar chai with colleagues en route back home after office.