Rosogolla – Rasgulla – Cheeseballs in a sugar syrup! You can name it any way you want.’Rasgulla’ defines Bengali or Indian culture in the same way that Baklava defines the Middle East. I grew up in a Bengali family. ‘Rasgulla’ is typical and famous in my mom’s household. Sometimes, guests […]
Storyofcooks.com is having its one year anniversary today. I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. It feels like yesterday that my husband told me to open a food blog and record my mom’s recipes. He always said many people can prepare an Indian meal, but very few can […]
I am sure many of you know how to make carrot halwa. It is a very popular festival recipe made during Diwali, Holi and family celebrations. Every family has its carrot halwa recipe. Some use condensed milk, others use whole milk. If you have a special recipe, please share in comments. I would […]
This recipe has been published by Boston Globe. Here is the link. Makar Sankranti is an important festival on the Hindu calendar because it is a celebration of the coming of spring. It always falls on the 14th day of January. In Bengal we celebrate it as harvest festival. We prepare some […]
When my mum was visiting me in Buffalo, she started a trend of throwing a holiday party. In 2012 we invited over ten people. In 2013 I invited a few of my close friends in Boston. This year, after coming back from India, my husband and I are getting ready […]