If you are wondering where the name came from or what this is let me clarify that this is essentially a small sponge cake that looks like shells. As the name suggests it is indeed a French recipe. Quite simple to make like any other sponge cake. It stays good for a couple of days. Ideal for...
This is a recipe from the southern part of India and is made particularly during festivals. The recipe has comparatively very few ingredients and the dish is really quick and easy to churn up. This is one of those recipes where the richness of the texture and flavour is directly linked to the...
This a typical Bengali chutney and a common item in most Bengali household meals. The recipe is largely common in most Bengali families, but you can expect subtle variations in taste and texture depending on local adaptations. For me the Aloo Bukhara chutney takes my mind back to the days when...
Did you know the purple carrots or kale gajar have been around for much longer than its more popular red and orange avatar? For those of you interested in the history of food do check out this interesting factoid. In India the purple carrots are found predominantly during winter in UP, Haryana...
Winter is just the right time for the Orange Kheer with Oranges in plentiful supply. The Kamola Lebur Payesh is a classic Bengali dessert recipe which is popular even today amongst most Bengali families. This is one dessert that everyone makes at home rather than buy from the local neighbourhood...
This recipe celebrates the Makar Sankranti festival and is a traditional Bengali sweet delicacy. The harvest festival is popular across India and known by various names i.e. Bihu, Pongal, Uttarayan, Vishu and so on. The ingredients specially Rice and Jaggery celebrate the joy of the fresh...