The set menu put together for the media preview was somewhat disappointing, though. Where were the parval and tendli we had been told about? When we asked, chef Akerkar acknowledged the oversight.

He added that he aimed to celebrate lesser-known vegetables like parval (pointed gourd), tendli (ivy gourd), sheng (drumstick) and baingan (brinjal). “Being a Qureshi, we don’t touch vegetarian food,” ...

Intricate floral and antique patterns adorn its interiors In the trial kitchen, Qureshi was busy working with baigan (brinjal), kadu (pumpkin), tendli (ivy gourd), parwal (pointed gourd), seb ...

They are packed with regional flavours and are perfect for adding variety to your meals. Doodh bhaat, meaning "milk rice," is a traditional Bengali dish that is simple, nutritious, and comforting. It ...