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The Bengali Connection: When Durga Comes to Delhi There are some experiences that transport you instantly to another place, another time. Last Tuesday evening at 6 Ballygunge Place in Delhi's Eldeco Centre, I found myself not in the familiar bustle of the capital, but in the narrow lanes of Kolkata, where the aroma of mustard oil and the rhythmic beats of dhak drums herald the arrival of Durga Puja. The occasion was the Dugga Dugga Influencer's Meet, a preview of Red FM's ambitious cultural festival scheduled for September 20th at Talkatora Indoor Stadium. But what began as a media event quickly transformed into something more profound—a celebration of Bengali culinary heritage that reminded me why food remains our most authentic cultural ambassador. The Culinary Poetry of Bengal The spread at 6 Ballygunge Place was nothing short of spectacular. Here was Bengali cuisine in its full glory, stripped of the anglicised interpretations we often encounter in Delhi's restaurants. The Dhakai Chicken Biryani arrived first—fragrant basmati rice layered with tender chicken, the grains glistening with ghee and punctuated with the sweetness of fried onions and the warmth of whole spices. This wasn't the heavy, masala-laden biryanis we've grown accustomed to; instead, it carried the subtle sophistication that marks authentic Dhaka-style cooking. The Fish Fry was revelatory. Perfectly golden, with a crisp exterior giving way to flaky, moist fish within. The Bengali approach to frying fish is an art form—the batter light enough to enhance rather than mask the delicate flavour of the fish, seasoned with just the right amount of turmeric and salt. But it was the Kaju Kismis Pulao that truly caught my attention. Here was a dish that embodied the Bengali love affair with subtle sweetness—cashews and raisins dotting the fragrant rice, creating a harmony of textures and flavours that speaks to the sophisticated palate of Bengal's cuisine. This is cooking that understands restraint, where every ingredient has a purpose.

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