Humble panta bhaat gets a gourmet twist

Once a humble kitchen staple, panta bhaat is now gracing fine-dining tables and pop-ups in Kolkata. This fermented rice dish is being reinterpreted with heirloom varieties, innovative pairings, and a focus on traditional culinary wisdom. Diners are experiencing this ancestral food in new formats, appreciating its flavour and cultural significance.

Humble panta bhaat gets a gourmet twist
Once a humble kitchen staple, panta bhaat is now gracing fine-dining tables and pop-ups in Kolkata. This fermented rice dish is being reinterpreted with heirloom varieties, innovative pairings, and a focus on traditional culinary wisdom. Diners are experiencing this ancestral food in new formats, appreciating its flavour and cultural significance.