dum aloo

Dum is a style of traditional slow cooking that is used mostly for meat dishes. The Dum Pukht, as it is traditionally called, is the concept of placing a heavy bottom vessel or clay pot, known as handi, on a woodfire. The vessel is sealed…

A Very Brief History of the Potato in BengalSomewhere in late 19th century, potato started to get quite easily available in India, and one good reason for that was the fact that potatoes were getting cultivated a lot more, and the British…

The food variety in India is immense. You can find all kinds of dishes with complex and simple flavours. Each dish has something special that makes it comforting and flavourful. As Indians, we have given many twists to our dishes to make…

The origin of Mughlai cuisine can be traced back to the ancient middle age history of India under the rule of Mughal empire. With time, this cuisine started having a profound influence on culinary styles and regional cooking and to this…

Potato is synonymous to 'comfort' and we can't agree to it more. Probably the most versatile vegetable in our kitchen, potato is used to cook different dishes on a daily basis. From French fries to kebabs and curries - options are many.…