The name Food and Travel in Bengal say it all – a page about West Bengal’s gastronomy.
Like most Bengalis, we, too, love food from all generations and all parts of the world and we would die if we cannot travel.
Through our page, we will try to bring to you some of the traditional dishes recipes along with some unique fusion recipes. It’s our earnest effort to delve into the culinary of Bengal – A Land That Cherishes Good Food. We’ll bring to you the restaurants from then and the new ones, share the hidden gems with you and speak about the newly opened restaurants.
In our travel section, we’ll share our travel experiences in and around West Bengal. At times, you may also find us writing about places like Pune and Pondicherry. After all, flights have made these also feasible during weekends, too! But, that will be rare. Our major focus is on West Bengal Tourism, Orrisa, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Assam, and Bihar – the neighboring states of West Bengal. Our focus is to provide details on different travel destinations from which you can plan your next holiday outings, or, set for armchair traveling in the comfort of your homes.
Grab some food and enjoy reading. Also, do, let us know if you ever cook something from our menu or the experience of visiting the mentioned restaurants (won’t stop you from adding on to something new). You can also mail us your recipes and we’ll be happy to publish your recipes on our food and travel in Bengal’s page (with due credit).
When one of our touring friends instantly decided to drop off to Darjeeling from Chatakpur for a day to celebrate my daughter’s 1st birthday, we couldn’t say a NO to that. The chilly March evening in Chatakpur was spent frantically searching for a hotel for a day stay in Darjeeling. The search was starting to prove futile and at that point, we closed in on … Continue reading An Accidental Sojourn In Darjeeling
Off to Chatakpur: We planned to start early so that we could reach Chatakpur and have our lunch. We wanted to take the short route via Dilaram and Bagora but unfortunately, the road was under construction so we had to take the longer, winding route through Sonada. As I am writing about our journey, I can still feel the soft breeze blowing through the sprawling … Continue reading Serenity Exemplified – Palmajua & Chatakpur (Part 2)
Darjeeling tourism is not limited to Batasia Loop, Ghum Monastery, and the Himalayan Zoological Park. There are many hidden gems in the Darjeeling district like Palmajua, Chatakpur, and Rishop. As our daughter was turning a year old, we wanted to spend her birth-week amidst nature, at any destination which is not crowded with season’s tourists. We were joined by our friends and their 1.5-year-old kid. … Continue reading Serenity Exemplified – Palmajua & Chatakpur (Part 1)
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word ‘Bohemian’ means ‘A socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts.’ Much like the meaning, the restaurant I am going to talk about today, too, has the special characteristics of non-conformism in the menu it offers. You can call them a fusion, a deviation or a totally new form of culinary art – the choice … Continue reading Bohemian Restaurant – A Perfect Blend of Food and Art
While mountains are my favourite holiday destination, sea instills life in me. Every time I come back from a sea beach, I seem to bubble with life for a few days. Though there are quite a few sea beaches which are in a drive’s distance from Kolkata and you can conveniently go for weekend trip, Mandarmani entices me the most. It’s clean, it’s calm, it’s … Continue reading The Serene Beach – Mandarmani
Yes! You read it correct. Today we will share some easy and simple tips to prepare ghee (clarified butter) at home. During our grandparent’s time, when the availability of packaged ghee was limited, preparing it at home was a common tradition. However, now-a-days it’s so easily available and as most fear it to be tedious, the tradition is dying. Before we start with the simple … Continue reading Simple Steps To Prepare Ghee At Home
-Bhaater Paatey Niramish Enchorer Dalna Bhaater Paatey is the traditional Bengali term for side courses served with steaming hot rice. Enchor or green jackfruits had been a staple in the Bengali homes since ages. It was often used as a substitute of meat due to the high cost of meats as well as rare availability in the early days. The Enchor is also termed as … Continue reading A Traditional Green Jackfruit Curry from Maa’s Kitchen
Traditionally, the Bengalis start their lunches with a first course known as ‘Prothom Paatey’. Most often, it remains bitter preferably, as we believe that having a bitter first course will stimulate our taste buds. Our traditional Bengali dishes are not just tasty and healthy but are also scientifically backed – bitter food helps in proper blood circulation and also keeps our body cool. So, to … Continue reading ‘Shukto’ Recipe From MIL’s Kitchen (Serves 4)
