Baingan ka bharta is one of those dishes that have a love-hate relationship with people. While some love this dish, others fret at the idea of having it in their next meal. Some even find it extremely ...

What Exactly is a Bhorta? Although similar in nature to a bharta, the term "bhorta" in Chattagram, Bangladesh, refers to an array of mashed dishes, which are eaten with rice. It wasn't till the last ...

What does it take to be the quintessential Bengali? Some would say it is the celebrations that help us connect with our roots; most others would suggest the values and the etiquette and love for ...

From being an indigenous, rural staple to featuring on restaurant menus, the humble Bengali ‘bharta’ has made quite the journey A ‘masoor dal bhorta’ and (right) ‘nona ilish bhorta’ from the kitchen ...

I am so grateful to the political journalist Ash Sarkar for this new love in my life. Up until now, I had thought the fish finger found its greatest expression in a fish finger sandwich, which for all ...

A fish finger recipe featured on Nigella Lawson’s new show Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat has really divided the nation. In the first episode of the series, which aired on BBC Two on Monday evening, ...

Jambura Bhorta brings a burst of winter freshness to the table, especially in Bengal, Assam, and Bangladesh, where pomelo reaches its best flavour during the colder months. The dish celebrates jambura ...

The humble yet fiery dish, made from puffed rice (muri) and a special blend of ingredients, has been one of the most popular street foods. For those who live for masala-infused food, this provides a ...

Bok Bok Books has scooped Bhorta Bhorta Baby, a baby board book about the traditional Bengali dish bhorta, by Jumana Rahman and illustrated by Maryam Huq. Rumana Yasmin, founder of the Middlesbrough ...