When we think of Bengali cuisine, the image of fish curry served with steaming rice often springs to mind. However, this perception barely scratches the surface of Bengal’s diverse culinary tapestry.

Celebrate Saraswati Puja 2026 with these easy, sattvik Bengali bhog recipes that blend devotion, tradition, and comforting homemade flavours.

Sukanya Kar Bhowmik came to the United States in 2011, when her husband, Sayan, was transferred from his job in Kolkata, India, to New Jersey. Like many who settle far from home, Kar Bhowmik, a native ...

You will not find any Bengali sweet list without the quintessential Mishti Doi. This famous dessert is made with condensed milk, yogurt and caramelized sugar. The sweet blend of milk, yogurt and sugar ...

Bengalii Recipes: The cuisine of Bengal is as rich and distinct as the state itselfWe bring to you the best of Bengal. Bengali cuisine is a blend of sweet and spicy flavours. The delicate balance ...

Kolkata’s food scene has got range. You can dig into 1947-era Lucknow biryani, contemporary food at cafés, and modern ...

Bengali cuisine often announces itself through sweetness, but food historian and author Chitrita Banerji began the session by drawing attention to salt. The small mound of nonta (salty) condiments ...

NEW YORK - A plate of vegetarian samosas welcomed our group of five to the Brooklyn apartment of Afsari Jahan. It was a delicious way to start our 2 ½-hour workshop, “A Taste of Bengali Cooking with ...