Delicious Jhatpat Mixed Rice
Anumita shares the recipe of Jhatpat (instant) Mixed Rice, a one-dish meal. It is a version of biriyani, polao and fried rice. It has the component of all of...
Cultural Insight: Narkel Sondesh in Autumnal Puja Celebrations
Experience authentic Bengali bliss: whip up traditional Narkel Sondesh, a fragrant coconut delight that embodies Durga Puja’s sweet farewell and festive magic, with Sarika, exclusively for Different Truths. Life has...
How to Make Khoi-er-Bora: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sarika explores the fading significance of traditional Bengali nursery rhymes and rice varieties, reflecting on changing eating habits and introduces a savoury snack called “Khoi er bora”. A Durga...
Poppy Seed Payasam
An evocative poem by Dr Jyothsnaphanija from a recipe to the origin of a word, a woman’s life – exclusively for Different Truths. She is told to make this...
Enjoy Homemade Pedas
Sarika tells us about various Indian sweets and shows us how to make delicious pedas at home. Throughout the Asia, (especially southern part) Indian sweets are in very high...