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...
Mughlai Paratha: A Sumptuous, Healthy and Happy Street Food
Mughlai Paratha is one of those gastronomical wonders, which are the best in the street food markets of Bengal. It basically rolled out dough stuffed with eggs, minced spicy meat,...
Super Soya: The Miracle Bean!
Soya is known as the miracle bean. London-based Parna, a certified nutritionist, and a fitness expert tells us the importance of including soya beans, in some form, in the daily...
Tomato: The Versatile Fruit That Conquered the World
Ruchira traces the journey of the humble tomato, a staple in our kitchens. It has a fascinating journey from the Andes to our plates. An exclusive for Different Truths. The...
The Tomato Predicament: Soaring Prices and Culinary Necessity
Sreelekha talks of tomatoes’ rising prices, a staple in Indian cuisines, that have sparked debates, affecting farmers, authorities, vendors, and customers, exclusively for Different Truths. I never thought I would spend...
Black Magic
With grit, faith and hard work, she built a whole new world for herself literally out of thin air. But when Jharna was attacked by the forces of Evil, will...
I Feel the Essence of My Doting Dad
It is eleven years to lunar date since his larger than life colorful persona was amongst us, yet his essence, words, royal laughter, humour linger stronger every day for...
Delicious Maacher Kaliya: A Fish Delicacy in a Bengali Home
Maacher Kaiya is a fish delicacy in a Bengali home. Anumita, our Managing Editor, shares the recipe, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Geography has a vital...
Farm Crisis: Solution Lies in Raising Farm Income, Technology-Driven Smart Agriculture
Where we have gone wrong and why is it agrarian crisis keeps recurring in India. The answer is simple: Despite big strides in farming, India is yet to develop...
Dhoka, the Savory Lentil Dumplings
Anumita, our Managing Editor, shares a traditional Bengali vegetarian cuisine, Dhoka r Dalna (gravy of Lentil Dumplings). There are numerous vegetarian recipes in the Bengali cuisine, quite contrary to...