Dr Souvik Chatterji

@sathviksouvik (19663)

Age 48

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Prawns go very well with many vegetables

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 11h

In bengal prawns as fish are mixed with many vegetables. They are added with parval also called pointed gourd to create a dish called potol chingri. Chingri in bengali means prawns. Prawns if added with bottlegourd it is called...

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In winter bhajia of mustard flower is made

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 17 Dec

Mustard flowers are very popular in bengal in winter. In winter the mustard flowers are mixed in besan and a bhajia is made which is roasted. it is eaten as a snacks in the evening. It can be eaten with tea or coffee.

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Among different vegetables potatoes are the most useful of the lot

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 16 Dec

Potatoes are the most useful vegetables. Bengal is the highest producer of potatoes in India. Diabetic patients avoid eating them. India has designated them as essential commodities. In winter they grow very well.

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Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 15 Dec

In bengal boiled matar is cooked into a popular dish called ghoogni. Along with the boiled matar there is addition to coconuts, use of boiled gram and onion and chillies. It can be eaten with bread as a breakfast.

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The forest fire flowers look bright and orange

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 15 Dec

In the east there are flowers which we call palash. They are also called forest fire plants. Just because the colour of the flowers are like fire they are very bright. The give a very beautiful appearance in the surrounding.

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Afforestation in countryside had been good concept

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 15 Dec

In the east in many regions there is a plan of regional organizations in widespread afforestation. The more trees are planted and propagated the green cover help the ecology. The surrounding croplands also get help from the...

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Today I had brinjal pora with rice

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 14 Dec

Brinjal in bengal is roasted and converted into pulp called pora. Brinjal is called begun in bengali. It is then mixed with onions and chillies. The dish is eaten with rice. It is really a delicious food. It also adds appetite.

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In Bengal methi chicken curry is popular

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 13 Dec

In winter Fenugreek leaves or methi is very popular. They are crushed into pulp. They are added in chicken curry. It gives a green colour to the curry. The curry can be eaten both with chapatis and rice.

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The concept of farming in resorts in very good

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 12 Dec

Many countryside resorts allow potato plantations brinjal plantations flowering crops across vast land. The farmlands bring in revenue and help the ecology. The travellers dont harm the plantations, they just walk around the...

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Those who conduct watering of mass plantation they have serious role

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 12 Dec

In winter plants require less water. In the countryside resorts in the east there are mass flowering plants or mass vegetable plantation. They require limited water. The gardeners and farmers have right training of watering using...

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My little son Rishi had birthday yesterday

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 11 Dec

Yesterday was the birthday of my younger son Rishi Chatterji. He was happy with pastry. Generally children love outings. As classes are on may be we can take him out during christmas...

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The red hibiscus has lovely yellow pistil in winter

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 9 Dec

The yellow pistil of red hibiscus look bright and pretty in winter. I have my hibiscus plant planted in pots in the balcony. Although it is raining in Calcutta, the winter weather is good for the growth of the flower.

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Today I had gobhi aloo matar curry with chapatis

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 9 Dec

In winter the cauliflowers are very tasty. West bengal is the highest producer of cauliflower in India. I had cauliflower potato peas curry with chapatis. Cauliflower is called fulgobhi potato is called aloo and peas is called...

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Today i had lovely ilish curry and rice.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 8 Dec

Ilish or hilsa is the state fish of State of West Bengal in India. Today I had ilish fish curry with rice. It is very tasty fish and also there is fish oil which is eaten with rice. The fish oil is very rich in omega 3 acid.

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The green cover requires heavy watering

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 8 Dec

In countryside resorts where there are flowering plants and other plants in huge number, there is requirement of heavy watering. through pipes the gardeners and farmers do the watering and ensure the flowering plants dont get...

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The flowering plants are nurtured in the countryside resorts.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 7 Dec

When the flowering plants are propagated in the countryside resorts the the ecology is balanced. The flowering plants are planted in mass level. They are watered regularly. there is fresh oxygen and people can enjoy the clean...

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The ducks are propagated in the countryside resorts.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 7 Dec

The ducks are useful birds which balance the ecology. In the countryside the resorts propagate the ducks. There are natural habitats where the ducks swim in the ponds and water bodies. during the day them roam around in the...

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Kubuli chana and chole batore dish is popular in Bengal

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 5 Dec

Kabuli chana is one form of chana which are boiled and cooked in bengal. They are eaten either with chapatis or a flour form of dish called batore. Chole batore is very popular in north India also. It is a very good breakfast or...

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In India in many resorts the emus are propagated

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 5 Dec

In many part of India emus are propagated. they are kept in enclosures where they can move. Food is provided to them. There are doors where visitors are restricted from creating damage. They are big in size and give big green...

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In the winter the countryside show case the change of weather

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (19663) 5 Dec

In the countryside the change of weather can be seen. In winter in the countryside the sun rays are light in winter. There is dew on the grasses and crops. The sunset is early in the day. The winter crops like cauliflowers and...

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