Photos by Content Volunteer, Shruti and Member, Ranabir.
HOST
CO-HOST
CONTENT VOLUNTEER
WHERE WE MET
Bomb food at the LFC today! A generous thanks to everyone who came.
Jayshree
A lovely amalgamation of culture through food and stories, that’s the LFC!
Jayeeta
It was a very interesting meetup, not a moment of boredom. Lovely ambience, wonderful hosts, and the icing on top—the SPREAD. The plate overflowed with food and ideas.
Deepshikha
Chingrir Pitha by Purnima—a traditional Bengali shrimp cake made by blending prawns with coconut, green chillies, and spices into a coarse batter, then steaming or pan-frying it to juicy, savoury perfection. Find the community-contributed recipe here.
Kanakchur Khoi er Bora are golden, crisp fritters made with khoi (popped rice) and jaggery. A traditional Bengali sweet especially tied to winter harvests, these are prepared with the fragrant Kanakchur rice.
Kochu Ghanto is a Bengali classic made with taro root cooked down with spices, coconut, and lentils into a thick, hearty mash, sometimes elevated with fish head for festive meals.
MEET YOUR HOST
What is your most enduring food memory?
The Papdi Chaat that was made by my cousin’s grandmother. When the Papdis were made by her, they just melted. It’s been two decades, but that flavour still lingers. Every time I see Papdis, I’m reminded of that moment of something simple yet fantastic.
I had red ant chutney in a remote village of Bankura, Kolkata.
I prefer to fast when I’m unwell.
Motichur Laddoo with Curd!
By staying relevant with events—having fun and learning is a combination people look forward to. Aside from keeping things simple, having a clear vision, and giving everyone the chance to participate in activities like hosting and co-hosting will be great.