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Stories from the kitchen
Bengali recipes, festival food, and the small techniques behind homestyle cooking.
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Welcome to The Bengal Platter
At The Bengal Platter, we firmly believe that food is more than just sustenance; it's social, emotional, and deeply rooted in our culture.
Durga Puja in Melbourne: Pujo Parikrama 2025
Find all Durga Puja celebrations in Melbourne with our interactive Pujo Parikrama map — venues, dates, and community events across the city.
Saviour – my meal preparation story
A personal story about how meal preparation became a lifesaver — told in Bengali and English, with warmth and humour from a Melbourne home kitchen.
A beautiful sunny day at Notorious Espresso, Werribee
A sunny winter day at Notorious Espresso in Werribee — a warm escape and a reminder to slow down and appreciate Melbourne’s unpredictable moments.
Kobji Dubiye Pet Pujo – A Bengali (Regional Indian) Food Event in Melbourne
Kobji Dubiye Pet Pujo — our first Bengali pop-up dinner in Melbourne, featuring Sugandhi Polao, Macher Chop, and a sit-down feast with the community.
Guide to cook tasty Bengali and Indian meals from your Kitchen Shelf
A practical guide to cooking tasty Bengali and Indian meals from your kitchen shelf using pantry staples, spices, and a few fresh ingredients.
Fridge clean-out meal turned to double duty meals
Turn fridge leftovers into a satisfying Vegetable Rajma Keema Curry — a practical guide to double-duty Indian cooking with minimal ingredients.
Friendship Day Celebration with Chole Bhature and Gajar Ka Halwa!
Celebrating Friendship Day in Melbourne with homemade Chole Bhature and Gajar Ka Halwa — comfort food for the soul when you can’t share it in person.
The essential spices for everyday Indian cooking
Learn the 12 essential spices every Indian and Bengali kitchen needs — from Panch Phoron to turmeric — plus how Tadka and Phoron bring them to life.
10 Non-Perishable Survival Foods for Indian and Bengali Cooking!
Ten non-perishable survival foods for Indian and Bengali cooking, one can store for an emergency, also to practice no waste fuss-free Mindful Home Cooking.
Food from social media feeds to our plate
How social media food communities inspire home cooking — a personal reflection on staying connected to Bengali food culture from Melbourne.
Quarantine cooking – Indian daily meal ideas – 2
Indian and Bengali daily meal ideas for cooking at home — practical, nourishing dishes for every day with whatever’s in your kitchen.
How do I meal prep vegetables and proteins
How I meal prep vegetables and proteins for the week — reducing food waste, cutting costs, and keeping Bengali and Indian meals ready in minutes.
Meals from your pantry and fridge during the lockdown – Breakfast recipes
Quick Indian and Bengali breakfast ideas using pantry staples and fridge ingredients — no panic shopping needed, just smart home cooking.
Emergency Pantry Essentials List for Bengali and Indian Food
Stock your Bengali and Indian kitchen for emergencies: dried lentils, rice, and key spices — plus 10 quick recipes like Khichuri and Ghugni.