Nankathai

A very important part of celebration in Indian households is Sweets. It is almost impossible to have the festive season without traditional Indian sweets. My house at this time of the year is filled with different sweets that although add up the calories, helps to celebrate with family and friends. One of my favorites of…

The Best Eggless Chocolate Cake

My quest for the recipe for the perfect eggless chocolate cake began when I had the craving for it on a  Thursday. Thursday meant no eggs, hence no chocolate cake. I learnt to curtail my craving, but was in desperate need for the best recipe for an eggless chocolate cake that would be as soft…

Phuchka

Let’s face it- there isn’t  anybody who doesn’t  loved phuchka. Although ‘phuchka’ is a classified street food snack from Kolkata, there are other variants of the same found all over India. Indians take pride over their food, and have a special bond with their street food. However, we Bengalis shared an intricate relationship with food…