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29 June 2025, 07:40 AM
Chowzter magic – III
The second night of Chowzter Asia gathering took us to the birthplace of an iconic Singapore dish - Roland. Where Singapore chilli crab was invented. The country has a fairly recent history compared to our part of the world.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Colour Me You
Something as simple as colours can have the most profound impacts on the moods and emotions we experience.
11 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Busting earthquake myths
The last week was one of panic for the people of Dhaka. As the waves of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal shook buildings in Dhaka, people from all walks of life, wherever they were, ran out into the road. Little do we know that during an earthquake, that is the last thing one should do!
4 May 2015, 18:00 PM
How I like my potatoes…
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Scrub potatoes, pierce them with a fork and put them in the oven rack for 30-40 minutes until soft.
27 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Lemons immaculate!
CULINARY products are often used as home remedies. Lemons are a common fruit used in almost every food items. But have you ever tried lemons for non-culinary use? Here are some amazing remedies using lemons.
27 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Colour me happy
To start off, it is necessary to first consider the function of each room. Then starts the fun. Colour psychologists say some hues work better than others at encouraging certain activities. So one approach to colour home décor is to go room by room.
20 April 2015, 18:00 PM
ORIENTAL DUCK SALAD
Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Rub the duck leg all over with five-spice and seasoning, place on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes.
20 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Swim time!
Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. It requires you to use many of the muscles in your body, for building strength and endurance and is beneficial for your metabolism and the cardiovascular system.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM
CHOWZTER MAGIC-I
I am a proud Chowzter - a great group of passionate food bloggers who scout their home cities in search of the good and the authentic. Chowzter is not about fine dining. Chowzter is all about the connection between the place and its people.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM
BOISHAKHI LUNCH
A typical Bengali new year lunch may comprise the following items. These are rice, fish curry, daal, shaak bhaji, chutney, meat, etc.
6 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Our home grown palate
The foundation of Bangla cooking depends not so much on special techniques or expensive ingredients, but on the flavourings, especially, locally grown herbs and spices.
6 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Boishabi Celebrations
The last two days of Chaitra (the last month of the Bengali calendar) and the first day of Boishaki (Bengali New Year's Day), makes the three day combined festivities of the Boishabi revelry by the aadibasi tribes of Chittagong Hill Tracts.
6 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Boishabi Celebrations
The newly married brides of the tribe serve the youths with homemade rice wine and encouragements.
6 April 2015, 18:00 PM
Be a lifesaver: Donate blood
Accidents never come with a warning. It can happen at any place, any time with anyone.
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM
The dawn of a new year
People celebrate this cultural festival starting their day having breakfast with panta-ilish.
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Dining like an emperor
Who doesn't love spicy, filling and comfort food? Hakka Chinese offers all of that and much more.
30 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Prickly heat
Along with summer come the much dreaded heat and humidity. And for those of us who sweat a lot, prickly heat or heat rash is a common problem.
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Dance courses in Dhaka
Traditionally, we are keen on indigenous forms like Manipuri, Kathak and Odissi, but these days people want to experience the cultural diversity and are also keen on taking up western, Latin, etc. dance forms.
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Banging the drum for the drumstick
Drumsticks are pods of plants called moringa oleifera, known as sajna in Bangladesh.
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM
Myriad benefits of acupuncture
People have believed in alternative medicine like unani, homeopathy, ayurveda and acupuncture for over millennia.
23 March 2015, 18:00 PM