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The Best Last-Minute Hotel Deals in Gatlinburg Right Now

If you worry a last-minute getaway to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, will cost an arm and a leg, think again. The booking platform HotelTonight is an easy solution for trimming a few bucks off the average nightly cost of a stay (and…

Beet and Carrot Chops

Anindya Basu (Courtesy Sri Bodanapu) A beloved snack in the Bengal region, these fried “chops” are crunchy on the outside and spicy-sweet inside. This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.…

Bhaja Moshla

Photo: Tristan deBrauwere • Food Styling: Fatima Khamise Perhaps the most popular spice blend throughout Bangladesh and India’s West Bengal state is panch phoron, a mix of five spices that gives many Bengali dishes their signature flavor. While panch phoron…

In Kolkata, Snack Time Is a Daily Ritual

Anindya Basu (Courtesy Sri Bodanapu) This piece originally appeared in SAVEUR’s Spring/Summer 2026 issue. See more stories from Issue 206. The thought of jol khabar always evokes fond memories of my grandmother. Having guests over for jol khabar gives hosts…