The rice finely threshed in a “dheki”, a heavy wooden pestle that was once popular among rural women in Bangladesh, has made a comeback to give the “puli pitha” (rice cakes) its unique taste for the ...

The winter breeze in Bangladesh doesn’t merely signal the onset of the cold season—it carries with it the delightful aroma of winter pithas, evoking nostalgia and joy. As winter settles in, a wave of ...

When it comes to winter snacks, it's hard to beat a good pitha. Sweet or savoury, no matter your preference, there's a pitha out there for everyone. And of course, the best place to buy these ...

When walking through Dhaka's streets, one may see a significant number of food carts stationed alongside the road. Those food carts are crowded with people, especially the younger generation, eating, ...

Makar Sankranti is around the corner, and it is that time of the year when festivity can be felt in the air. In Bengal, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Poush Shankarnati, and to ...

Image courtesy: Savour the season of pithe-puli and nolen gur once again!