Mochar Chop
A traditional Bengali snack made from banana blossom, mashed with spices and shaped into cutlets. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, it’s a delicious vegetarian favourite!
• Macher Paturi
A classic Bengali fish dish where fish is marinated with mustard, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked. The smoky flavour and mustard aroma make it unforgettable!
• Basanti Pulao
A fragrant yellow pulao cooked with ghee, raisins, nuts, and aromatic spices. Slightly sweet and rich, it is a festive Bengali rice dish enjoyed on special occasions.
• Gondoraj Lebu Cha
A refreshing Bengali lemon tea made with the unique “Gondoraj” lime. Its floral aroma and citrus flavour create a soothing and uplifting drink to end the meal.
In this cooking class, we will prepare four traditional Bengali dishes together!
These are some of the most unique and flavourful recipes from Eastern India, and each dish has its own story and charm.
We will start by making Mochar Chop. You will learn how to clean the banana blossom, mix it with spices, shape the cutlets, and fry them until crisp and golden.
Next, we will prepare Macher Paturi, a classic Bengali fish dish. We will marinate the fish with mustard paste, wrap it inside banana leaves, and cook it gently. The aroma of steamed mustard and banana leaves is unforgettable!
Then, we will cook Basanti Pulao, a festive yellow rice cooked with ghee, nuts, raisins, and aromatic spices. It is slightly sweet and very fragrant.
Finally, we will make Gondoraj Lebu Cha, a refreshing Bengali lemon tea using the special Gondoraj lime. Its citrus aroma makes it the perfect drink to end our meal.
You will learn authentic Bengali techniques, flavours, and kitchen secrets that make these dishes so special. Let’s enjoy cooking and tasting together!
A token of love given by the host for the guest.A packet of Bengali spices which she can use in her cooking in her own country.
A group picture to cherish the happy cooking session
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Winter special sweets potato dessert with rose jam
Millet kichdi cooked with butter milk and mustard greens
Assorted food get cooked in a session
Slow cooked sweet pump with bengali spices
Madhumita
Hello, my name is Madhumita, but you can call me Maddy. I am a professional chef with over 25 years of experience, trained in top 5-star hotels, and I cook almost every single day because food is truly my passion. I can prepare a wide range of Indian, Bengali, and fusion dishes with confidence and love sharing the deeper stories behind flavours. I enjoy connecting with people from different cultures and would love cultural exchange while cooking together.
I live in Kolkata, a vibrant city known for its rich culture, food heritage, and warm hospitality, and I’m happy to guide guests to local food gems, crafts, and hidden spots. My cooking style blends tradition, intuition, and warmth, making every session memorable.
Let’s enjoy food, culture, and meaningful conversations together!
The closest station
Howrah
How to get to the station?
From Howrah : 0mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
It costs 60 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.
Yes, “Bengali Soul Food in Kolkata:Chef by day, healer by night " has a vegetarian option.
Please go to Howrah which takes 0 mins from Howrah . Then Madhumita (host) will pick you up there!
Up to 10 people can join Madhumita 's cooking class.
Yes, “Bengali Soul Food in Kolkata:Chef by day, healer by night " has a vegan option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
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Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
