In Bengal, flowers aren’t just for garlands or puja thalis. They often end up sizzling in oil or simmering in curries. And, it isn’t just the fancy elderflower or the blue pea, or jasmine in the tea.

Veteran Bengali folk artiste Ratan Kahar has added his creative touch to a new Bengali version of the hit track Genda phool by rapper Badshah. Earlier this year, Badshah had to fend against plagiarism ...

Once considered a foraged ingredient meant only for village kitchens, kucho or phool chingri has risen in prominence in the Bengali culinary scene. What was earlier bought at local haats is now being ...

When one thinks of Bengali cuisine, the mind naturally drifts to iconic dishes like shorshe ilish, rosogolla, and macher jhol. But tucked away in the culinary traditions of Bengal lies a lesser-known, ...