Great Northern Nosh & the Mystery of ‘Myth-busting’ Paneer
When it comes to Indian eats, it’s safe to say that the majority of Brits are more knowledgeable about the North, more conversant in koftas, kormas and kebabs than kuzhambu, […]
Monthly Archives: June 2013
‘The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles’ & the tale of the state that seduced me
I feel a certain affinity with Bengal. And, like a particularly persistent potential amour, the state seems to be making a determined bid for my affections. I think I’m ready […]
Dishing the dirt on Damn Good Curry
My first ‘blind date’ with Nilanjani Dilling Pai, after months of Twitter witter, involved kothu roti, sambhar rice, a dark golden dosa, and the insistence from my brand new buddy […]
Bong Mom’s Cookbook – Stories from (not) my Bengali mother’s kitchen
Sandeepa Mukherjee Datta has been a busy ‘Bong’ (Bengali, for the uninitiated). Not only has she penned her first book, based on her hugely successful blog; she’s only gone and […]
Dhaka discoveries & a Sylheti supper in the East End
Brick Lane is a coin with two distinct sides. Yes, there’s a gauntlet to be run through persistent touts promising you the world; the best curry in London; or, at […]
Touring the Indian ‘Spice Kitchen’ with Ragini Dey
As someone who likes a spot of paying it forward; goes doolally for a decent read; and is rather fond of a gimmick, I was only too pleased to be […]
