Kadambari came into my life only a few years back on a dull wintry afternoon of 2015. I was looking for a good Bengali movie and there they were, Konkona Sen Sharma and Parambrata Chatterjee, on the shelves of the video store, guised as Kadambari and Tagore.Did not expect much from the movie at the beginning, as it was just an option to while away the hours. But somehow the movie affected me...
We all start somewhere when it comes to cooking. For some, their very first attempt brings out delectable results, while for others, it can be a total disaster. Whatever the case may be, it is always a memorable experience. We are all amateurs at the beginning and pick things up as we go along.These four chicken recipes are extremely easy to put together, yet with promising results. You will be su...
Ingredients500g fish fillets (any river fish)50g ginger-garlic paste10g red chilli powder20ml lemon juice5g ajwain200g gram flour2 eggs100g yoghurtSalt to tasteOil for deep fryingMethodClean, wash, and cut the fish into fillets. Apply salt, lime juice, ginger-garlic paste and red chilli powder. Make a batter of gram flour, yoghurt, eggs, ajwain, salt, and water. Marinate the fish in the batter for...
MUSHROOM AND COCONUT MASALAA common dish from Kerala and easy to prepare. Perfect for vegans. It is a rich, creamy dish that goes great with polao or parathas.IngredientsFor the coconut masala —2-3 tbsp coconut oil1 cup grated coconut1½ tsp coriander powder2 tbsp red chilli powder¼ tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp fenugreek powderFor the gravy —¼ cup water1 tsp tamarind2 tbsp coco...
Dhaka is famous for its Mughal rooted dishes, and the famous jali kebab has become a firm favourite across the country. Ramadan is meant to be a time of restraint, but dusk inevitably brings forth the feasting, and my table is never complete without a fried item or two! I’ve diverted from the classic red meat variety, and opted for chicken mince, which is equally delicious. Flattened kebabs, lac...
With thousands of children exposed to an unhealthy amount of screen time, most are suffering from unwarranted cases of depression, language distortion, aggressive behaviour, and even developing harmful personalities — those that lack empathy and social intelligence.Musammat Sharmila Khan, a working lady and a mother of three, already has a lot on her plate. She finds it even more taxing to find ...
Today’s young artists face their share of obstacles and struggles, which make their journey in the creative world rather unique. Starting from a lack of support to facing social backlash, artists nowadays are working hard to leave a footprint. It is through social media platforms, a boon of this generation, that artists are now able to share their work with a larger audience, be it to create a m...
MUSHROOM SOUP WITH POACHED QUAIL EGGIngredients2tbsp olive oil250g chicken thinly sliced2tsp garlic powder250g enoki or any kind of mushroomSalt and pepper3 cups chicken stock1 cup tomato cube500gm bok choy1tbsp soya sauce1tbsp oyster sauce1tbsp white vinegar1tsp sugar12 quail eggs (chicken egg also applicable, but reduced numbers)½ cup coriander leaf MethodMarinate the chicken with ga...
The coronavirus that spread from a seafood market in Wuhan, China to infect tens of thousands has shuttered businesses, grounded flights and killed over 1,000 people so far, mostly in China.As the world's second-largest economy struggles to get back to work after an extended Lunar New Year holiday, analysts and bankers have been revisiting their estimates of the economic impact of the virus.Most b...