Sukanya Kar Bhowmik came to the United States in 2011, when her husband, Sayan, was transferred from his job in Kolkata, India, to New Jersey. Like many who settle far from home, Kar Bhowmik, a native ...

is not merely a festival; it stands for so much more. For non-Bengalis, it is limited to pandal hopping, relishing delicious foods, and participating in the celebration, but for the community, it is a ...

Bengalis love eggplants—known affectionately as 'Begun'—with a passion that borders on obsession. In a Bengali kitchen, eggplant turns out to be a staple comfort food, a classic appetiser, and a ...

When golden-fried baingan, or eggplant, is coated in creamy roasted poppy seed paste and the preparation is finished with green chillies and mustard oil, you have the authentic taste of Bengal on your ...