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Locking down the authenticity of Kolkata Style Mutton Biryani

One of my absolute favourites, Kolkata Style Mutton Biryani…

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🎂 Poggo Turns 9 🎉 I still remember that day 🎂 Poggo Turns 9 🎉

I still remember that day — 12th May 2016 — when Jiju @duttabalkrishna called me during lunch, sharing that my sister @sangitaranidas16 had been admitted and might deliver any moment.
Mom rushed down to Kolkata, and within hours, we boarded our very first flight — landing straight into the heart of India, New Delhi.

The next 24 hours were a blur of anxious pacing across hospital corridors, a mix of hope, nerves, and prayers.

And then, on the afternoon of 13th May, I earned the highest designation of my life — a title no achievement can ever surpass. I became a double “ma,” a proud mama to Shreesha — the little one many of you lovingly know as Poggo.

#poggo #9thbirthday #niece💕 #lovers #loveofmylife #birthdaylove #niecesarethebest #mama #mamu #shreesha
I realised that my previous post didn’t cover th I realised that my previous post didn’t cover the entire story so here I am with the complete story of my take on #mishtidoi sweetened by the heavenly #nolengur 

Final call for preorders for this #weekend feast that celebrates the final batch of this iconic jaggery from #bengal 

Checkout our catalog on WhatsApp & book your #weekend #feast https://wa.me/c/917378640329

#phoodiemonk #homemade #cookingismytherapy #newbeginnings #homecook #newjourney #bengalifood #punecity #cloudkitchen #punecloudkitchen #cookingismytherapy
🍨One Last Dance with Nolen Gur❤️ We Bengal 🍨One Last Dance with Nolen Gur❤️

We Bengalis love yogurt—and it shows in the sheer number of ways we prepare our Mishti Doi. From baked to steamed, cardamom-laced to saffron-tinted, we’ve tried it all.
But this weekend, it’s all about the original.

We’re making Mishti Doi the traditional way: with creamy A2 cow milk and the last of our solidified Nolen Gur (Palm Jaggery)—that winter-special jaggery we’ve been holding onto for just one more batch.

Set in clay pots, slow-cooked to perfection.
This is the final round for the season, and we’re already seeing Mutton Kosha-level preorder madness.

DM to book yours before the last pot sets.
Because some flavours deserve a proper farewell.

📦 Available: 10th & 11th May
📲 Pre-order via WhatsApp: +91-7378640329
🚚 Delivery charges additional, as per actuals

Checkout our menu for this weekend on WhatsApp- https://www.whatsapp.com/catalog/917378640329/

#weekendspecials #mishtidoi #yogurt #summerdessert #nolengurdoi #sweetcurd #bengali #mishti #phoodiemonk #nolengur #palmjaggery #punecloudkitchen #cloudkitchen #preorder #limited_stock #ordernow‼️
🐓When in Doubt, Chicken Curry It Out🍗 Two d 🐓When in Doubt, Chicken Curry It Out🍗

Two decades ago, when Dad moved to Kolkata, Mom, my sister, and I stayed back in Ranchi. With mutton off the table—thanks to long queues and unpredictable cuts—she turned to chicken.

That switch became a signature. Spicy, bold, and deeply aromatic, her homestyle chicken curry simmers in mustard oil, caramelized onions, green chilies, and a fresh, hand-ground spice mix she still pounds out with a pestle and mortar.

I’ve tried to recreate it over the years—with some success—but to everyone’s peace of mind, it’ll be Mom making it this weekend.

Unlike our Mutton Kosha, this curry comes with a rich, red gravy that fits both breads and rice—making it the go-to for every kind of craving.

📦 Available: 10th & 11th May
📲 Pre-order via WhatsApp: +91-7378640329
🚚 Delivery charges additional, as per actuals

‎Checkout our catalog on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/c/917378640329

#chickenrecipes #currychicken #weekendspecial❤️ #homemade #cloudkitchen #punecity #punebengalis #punecloudkitchen #goatmeat #ordernow‼️
🍖 Mutton Kosha – The Crown Jewel of Our Weeke 🍖 Mutton Kosha – The Crown Jewel of Our Weekend Menu 🍖

A dish that needs no introduction to any true-blue Bengali—Mutton Kosha, rich, fiery, and soul-satisfying.

While the original recipe from Shyambazar’s iconic Golbari remains a closely guarded secret, we’ve tried to get as close as possible—after countless trials and tasting sessions.

📸 The photos you see trace our journey—each plate a step closer to the version we’re proud to serve today, made richer by spices and aromatics hand-ground in a traditional pestle and mortar. Because some flavours just can’t be rushed.

This dish also has a personal connection—read how my love for rustic Bengali curries evolved over time in this blog post 🔗 https://phoodiemonk.com/my-first-attempt-at-cooking-on-chulha/ 🔗

📦 Available: 11th May
📲 Pre-order via WhatsApp: +91-7378640329 
🚚 Delivery charges additional, as per actuals

If you’ve ever craved Golbari-style kosha, this one’s made for you.

#koshamangsho #golbarirkoshamangsho #phoodiemonk #golbariinspired #weekendspecial❤️ #cloudkitchen #punecity #punebengalis #punecloudkitchen #goatmeat #ordernow‼️
📣 We’re back—this time with something even 📣 We’re back—this time with something even more delicious! 🍛✨

After the overwhelming love we received at the Pithe Puli Utsav stall earlier this year, we’re thrilled to unveil the very first Weekend Menu from our cloud kitchen: Phoodiemonk

This weekend (10th & 11th May), we’re serving up limited-quantity, soul-satisfying dishes straight from our Bengali kitchen—from the crowd-favourite Mutton Kosha to nostalgic bites like Bread Chop, Mishti Doi & more🙂

Catalog - https://wa.me/c/917378640329
Saturdays are for performance reviews with my leaf Saturdays are for performance reviews with my leafy crew. This sprint, their incentives? Homemade fertilizer brewed from onion and banana peels—organic perks only!

I sipped on a latte crowned with a little flower to match the garden mood. Happy plants, happy me, and our CEO, @bong_fluffysisters purring her approval from the sidelines.

#homegardening #saturdaymood✌️ #gardening #balconygarden #rose #bonsai #orange #dalekhursani #hibiscus #redhibiscus #whitehibiscus #gardeningismytherapy #gardeningmakesmehappy #greenenergy #chilli
Saturday night was a tale of firsts—starting wit Saturday night was a tale of firsts—starting with a blue pea orange cocktail (starring Old Monk White Rum) and Hirvi Thecha Chicken. Safe to say, ready-made mixers are canceled. Because let’s be real, shaking up my own magic is half the fun!

#pekaboo #kendrick #kendricklamar #bluepea #oldmonkcocktail #oldmonk #thecha #thechachicken #hirvi #cocktails #homemade #healing #saturday #homecook #cooking #maharashtriancuisine #chickensofig #phoodiemonk
Celebrity MasterChef din-raat dekhne ka nateeja ye Celebrity MasterChef din-raat dekhne ka nateeja yeh hai ki ab Chef @ranveer.brar ki awaaz dimaag mein goonj rahi hai — “Plate ki soch badi sahi thi, lekin execution mein gadbad ho gayi—rice aur curry ka proportion out of sync hai… aur sabse bada shock? Aloo toh jaise invitation ka wait hi kar raha tha! Aise kaise chalega?”

#rui #mach #fish #macherkalia #ruimacherjhol #bengalifishcurry #fishcurry #fishrice #riverfish #phoodiemonk #cooking #homemade #cookingram #curry #celebritymasterchef #masterchefindia
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