What’s Taal er Bora? First things first. What’s Taal? It’s actually a fruit from the palm family. A simple search informs me…
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Mixed Seven Dal Tadka is born out of a tiny kitchen in Kolkata. I was trying to remember the taste of dal…
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Khatta Meetha Baingan (Doi Begun)
by Melting Lemon Drop August 9, 2026This Khatta Meetha Baingan (Doi Begun) is a simple recipe with brinjals courtesy an old college mate, Souvik. Souvik was in town…
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Thepla and Aloo Sukhi Sabzi- by Meghna
by Melting Lemon Drop August 1, 2026This Thepla and Aloo Sukhi Bhaji comes courtesy my neighbour Meghna. I have just moved into this new apartment and truthfully feel…
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Cooking without Gas- Chicken Soup for the Soul
by Melting Lemon Drop July 26, 2026My mother and friends asked me how is this possible- Cooking without Gas?! Truly, it’s a basic necessity in today’s world. I…
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I have never heard of Paanchmeshali Fish Curry. The name is derived from the Paanchmeshali (5 Mix) Vegetable. It is a very…
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Eggs or Soybean Debate amongst Foodies
by Melting Lemon Drop July 5, 2026My phone feed is taken over by AI so I get weird articles like Eggs or Soybean Debate. I also got articles…
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Foodie Conversations usually need a small spark of a starter. Here’s me adding a little bit through a leisurely afternoon chat with…
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MLD Shifting again- 3rd time in as many years! This will be a quick hurried post as we are in the middle of shifting houses once again.
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Dalma Kala hai is another classic old dish which goes into our heritage section of cringe recipes. I was searching for a…
