Says Bethica Das, "There is no better way to end a Bong-style meal than with a yummy Sweet Tomato Chutney. It is traditionally served with fried papad and is very popular on menus for wedding feasts, ...

Traditionally, devotees observe nirjala vrat on this day, offering puja to Goddess Kali throughout the night with ritualistic rites and mantras. Alongside, they prepare bhog, offer it to the Goddess, ...

Sandesh is and will remain a Bengali's favourite sweet forever after a full-on petpujo on Bengali New Year. Poila Baishakh celebration at any Bengali household translates into a never-ending menu with ...

Ledikenisweet was prepared in honour of Lady Canning, the wife of the Governor-General Charles Canning during the British Raj in Kolkata. For re-creating the traditional round or oblong-shaped ...

Narkel Nadu is a traditional Bengali sweet treat made with coconut and jaggery and is a winter must-have. The freshness of grated tender coconut pulp and the aroma of melted jaggery together make it a ...

With the smiling sun rising on Poila Baishakh, falling on April 15, 2026, this year, it denotes the beginning of 1433 Bangabda. This vibrant festival, representing the Bengali New Year or Noboborsho, ...

In Bengali culture, food is at the heart of Jamai Shashthi, symbolising love, gratitude, and family bonds. Elaborate feasts ...

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 ...