{"product_id":"randhan-padabali","title":"Randhan Padabali","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alpana Ghosh (আলপনা ঘোষ)\u003cbr data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"85\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rannar Boi (রান্নার বই)\u003cbr data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eCover: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789354256080\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"166\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 391 gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eRandhan Padabali\u003c\/strong\u003e\" is an extraordinary exploration of the deep connection between \u003cstrong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"322\"\u003ecooking\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eculture\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this insightful book, \u003cstrong data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e uncovers the history behind every dish we cherish in Bengali kitchens, from simple \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"473\"\u003erice\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"485\"\u003edal\u003c\/strong\u003e to exotic recipes that have become part of our daily meals. The book not only provides recipes but also presents an engaging narrative about the social, cultural, and historical significance of these dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eThis work traces the evolution of Bengali cuisine, capturing how various influences, from \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eforeign\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"816\"\u003etraditional\u003c\/strong\u003e, have shaped the food that defines us today. The book also reflects on the roles of men and women in this process, revealing how food creation has been a constant part of our lives. Through \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eshort essays\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the untold stories behind common meals, shedding light on their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003ehidden histories\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eNot just a cookbook, but a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003ehistory of food\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book will captivate anyone interested in the intertwined narrative of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eBengali culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003esociety\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003ecooking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eExplores the History of Bengali Cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e – Understand the cultural, societal, and historical context of each dish.\u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eDiscover Foreign Influences\u003c\/strong\u003e – Learn how foreign dishes became integrated into Bengali kitchens and our everyday meals.\u003cbr data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eIntriguing Essays\u003c\/strong\u003e – Each recipe is paired with a thought-provoking essay, providing context and history.\u003cbr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eCookbook \u0026amp; Cultural Study\u003c\/strong\u003e – A unique blend of recipes and cultural study, ideal for food lovers and culture enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eNoteworthy Sections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eEvolution of Bengali Dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e – How common Bengali dishes evolved and acquired new forms over time.\u003cbr data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eIntegration of Foreign Foods\u003c\/strong\u003e – The journey of foreign dishes finding their place in Bengali cuisine.\u003cbr data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eLife Behind the Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e – The profound relationship between cooking and daily life in Bengali families.\u003cbr data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e🔸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eCultural Anecdotes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hidden stories behind every meal that connect us to our roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e1945\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eKolkata\u003c\/strong\u003e. She is a graduate of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/strong\u003e and began her career as a journalist with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eKalantar\u003c\/strong\u003e magazine. In 1970, she married renowned journalist \u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eShankar Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Throughout her life, she has been passionate about writing, teaching, and experimenting with cooking. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e's love for cooking began after her marriage, learning from her mother and grandmother, and has continued as she explored new culinary experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003eWhy You Should Read This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003e\"Randhan Padabali\" is more than just a cookbook; it’s a journey through \u003cstrong data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eBengali culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and its evolution, seen through the lens of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003efood\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e not only teaches you how to cook but also helps you understand the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003esignificance\u003c\/strong\u003e of what we cook and eat in the context of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eBengali life\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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