In this third episode, Rocky, Mayur, and Abhinandan are joined by Prashant Sareen, co-director of #HighwayOnMyPlate, as they talk about their travels across #Bengal. In a conversation peppered with food and non-food memories, the trip goes from discussions on the mysticism of Baul singers and the scrumptious #mishtidoi at Shantiniketan to potty humour real quick.
Rocky talks about the art of tea-making and what makes #SilverTipstea so special as to cost around Rs 1 lakh in today’s money. Prashant recollects his rendezvous with the mountain climber #JamlingNorgay, a visit to a small museum dedicated to Jamling’s father #TenzingNorgay, and a special tea-drinking ritual he participated in. They also talk about their trip to the #Sunderbans, why #Keventers in Darjeeling is a must-visit for any traveller and what makes its balcony special, and a range of food stories related to #HotelSuruchi in Kolkata, #eggtadka, and fish and rice at the Burdawan Hotel, and the famous #Kalimponglollipops.
As for non-food related stories, Prashant talks about how Teesta is the best river for river rafting enthusiasts, while Abhinandan explains why you shouldn’t mess with Bengali pride and what makes Bengal unique with respect to its love for debate and discussion.
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