However, food researcher Pritha Sen likes to differ, and doubts the possibility of the Portuguese connection in the emergence of the dish. Elaborating on how the custom of eating bitter dates back to ...

Sarkar’s cookbook features a particularly interesting recipe for a shukto made with magur fish, diced potatoes and rice flakes. Besides, there is a light, soupy shukto made with rohu fish and ...

Shukto is a traditional recipe of West Bengal made from various vegetables. However, it derives its distinct flavour from one vegetable in particular – bitter gourd. It has the bitter taste of bitter ...

There's nothing quite like the Indian cusine. That being said, 'Indian cusine' in itself is a misnomer. The gastronomic history of this country is as tireless as its terrains, with every bend of the ...

While summer cravings largely involve mangoes in every form, the heat and humidity also make the body crave for lighter curries and easy-on-the-stomach food. This time of the year might not have as ...

Pahela Baishakh or the Bengali New Year is incomplete without indulgence in these yummy traditional delicacies. Two of the most popular Bengali dishes are the Kosha Mangsho and the Shukto. Kosha ...

Jata came from Balasore to Calcutta when he was 14 to help his grandfather, who was a professional cook. Even his father used to cook at a boy’s hostel canteen in Balasore and his uncle had his own ...