Calcutta’s location on the banks of the River Hooghly, a tributary of the mighty River Ganges, means it has always been a city to which traders came from around the world with goods, and in which some ...

This quintessential Bengali fish dish demonstrates hallmarks of Bengali cuisine — the use of mustard, a thorough preoccupation with freshness and a love of fish. Soak the cumin and mustard seeds in 4 ...

Inspired by a Kolkata-style fish dish I had in NYC, but upgraded with my own twist—chaat masala, crispy chips, and an achari ...

Actress Rani Mukerji is known for her impeccable screen presence and her deeply-rooted love for Bengali customs and culinary vastness. The Mardaani 3 actor is making headlines for her latest release ...

“I can’t,” says Rani with a laugh, when asked if she could ever fully commit to restrictive diet trends. “As a Bengali, will you ever get into one of these diets? No. I can’t. Because I can’t enjoy ...

A few years ago a BBC radio program in England re-created the meal that Robert Clive, a trader and part-time British soldier, might have eaten following his victorious battle against the king of ...