Meat Rezala – Yogurt based hearty goat meat curry with rice and flatbread – an Indian Holiday Dinner. All I wanted was a free weekend at home without chores and much moving. However, this weekend, we had Durga Puja at Boston. So I went to spend some time draping myself […]
Don’t forget to check my article on Durga Puja at Globe this week. Link is here. Durga Puja is not just a religious festival for Bengalis, It’s a celebration of color, love, and most importantly, food. Without food the festival would never be complete. Months before the celebration, Bengalis start […]
New England is known for its gorgeous fall color and this fall we took some pictures around Berkshires. It’s located in Eastern parts of Massachusetts. During summer, grasses of Tanglewood are busy with music and visitors. Fall is comparatively empty. Here are some pictures from Tanglewood (it was a rainy […]
Aloo Dum is a hearty, super simple baby potato curry with coconut, Greek yogurt, and spices. It’s perfect with flatbreads and salad. Summer is over, so it’s time for jackets and boots. No matter how much I enjoy summer and tanned skin, fall will always have a special place in […]
When I was born in 1985, some relatives advised my parents to have another baby, preferably a boy. My parents did not listen to them and told everyone – “Our daughter is going to do more than anyone’s son can.” There are some who think my husband does not earn […]
Shrimp Malaikari – Shrimp in thick coconut based curry which is best enjoyed with saffron pilaf. The sixth day of Durga puja is MahaShashti. Normally, Durga puja starts on this day. We consecrate Ma Durga’s idol and start our puja by inviting her. Our whole neighborhood dresses up with Durga […]