Tag archives for Asia
Two Weekends and a Day in Thailand
A Glimpse at Day 1 My Thailand trip was planned in a week. Quite unlike me, I usually plan my India trips a year ahead and Europe trips four to…
Fish in coconut milk and mustard gravy
Fish is one of the staples at the Bengali's table. Chicken and mutton are delicacies for special occasions. Although, chicken has become quite popular with the younger generations, fish hasn't…
Spinach and Potato Fritters
The spinach and potato fries are a Bengali delicacy that is much loved. Every family has their own method of preparing it, but they all eat it with rice. In…
Mustard Plaice
Steamed, cooked or baked fish in mustard sauce is a typical favourite of the Bengali cuisine. Traditional fishes used for this preparation are Bhetki (also known as Asian seabass), Pomfret(this is…
Around the World in a Day or Two
In the past two days I have visited the lush green of Sri Lanka and India, the jungle safaris of Kenya and Uganda. Nigeria's weather is the best all the…