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sadhuji · Dec 19th, 2005, 17:14

Can anyone tell me where Dwarik Ghosh is located today or Sen Mahasay or Jalajog or Ganguram or Bhim Nag? The young persons know the location of Mc Donald’s and other pizza joints, to them these names are not likely to ring any bell. But for those who are in the fifty plus age bracket, these will certainly bring back pleasant memories of an era gone by, a period that has been lost forever to modernization.

The last I remember of Dwarik Ghosh is the large glass showcase in Shyambazar with the owner sitting behind the counter and delivering what the customer ordered. The shop was famous for the kachuris made of green peas – the process was unique, the first green peas of the season had a taste of their own. These would be boiled, mashed and spices added. Then they would be stuffed into balls made of maida and deep-fried in ghee. The final product had a distinct flavor of its own; you just could not hide it. People standing around you in the bus stop or the tram stop would know for certain that you were carrying the products of Dwarik Ghosh. The shop was also well known for a sweet called chhanar murki – a simple preparation, it was of the dry type. Chhana (or paneer) would be cut into tiny cubes, and cooked in a syrup of sugar. Flavor would be imparted by addition of the essence of attar. Once cooked properly, they would be laid out to dry. These could be preserved for some days.

Jalajog was renowned for its payodhi – it was a different variety of sweet curd. It had a reddish tinge and tasted heavenly. The shop in Shyambazar had a large painting of Rabindra Nath Tagore and in the bottom, his appreciation of the payodhi of Jalajog. Similarly, Sen Mahasay located in a tiny lane of Shyambazar in the vicinity of the cinema hall Talkie Show House served delicious Tal-sansh sandesh. Ganguram and Bhim Nag were other shops that had their specialties. In those days, advertisements used to be by word of mouth – the culture of North Calcutta was different from that of South Calcutta. When guests dropped by in the evenings, the local shops would be patronized – sweets were a must and, if the guest discovered something new, he would carry back samples. Later, he might become a patron of that particular outlet. That was the USP of these pioneers of sweetmeats – offer variety. Like the shop just a few steps away from Metro cinema – it was named Kalpataru and was one of the main outlets for North Indian, Gujarati and Rajasthani sweets.

An interesting link to ‘rediscovering india’ –

http://www.misohoni.com/bba/index.php?d=1367826733

jyotirmoy · Dec 19th, 2005, 17:45

Sadhuji what about the "Biscuit Sandesh" made by Dwarik? Senmoshai also made the Green Peas Katchori (I had earlier posted the recipe) & Aloor Dum. The Kheerer chops made by Senmoshai are great I plan to bring back some when I visit Kolkata in Jan.

Anothe stalwart of the Sandesh maker is Nakur Chandra Nandi & Girish Chandra Ghosh near Beadon street. The Golab sandesh & Jal Bhara Tal sansh simply great.

I rember one shop near the crossing of Phariapukur road & Cornwallis road emerged as a great Payodhi place, I have forgotten the name.

Gupta brothers make great Kheer Gujiyas & Sonpapri.

Tiwari brothers also made great Samosas, Khurchan & Imarti.

What about a glass of Rallie Singh's sebet?

sadhuji · Dec 19th, 2005, 21:06

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

..... What about a glass of Rallie Singh's sebet?

yes jyotirmoy, there are so many more items that are lost. i had been to ralli's in april last - it has lost much of its charm.

jyotirmoy · Dec 19th, 2005, 21:13

The on slought of the multinational soft drinks might be behind the dropping of sales which eventually result in detoriation. This makes me feel sad. I dont know whether the Sherbat place in College street still exists or not it was called Paramount or Paradise Sadhuji?

ddutta · Dec 20th, 2005, 12:09

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Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

The on slought of the multinational soft drinks might be behind the dropping of sales which eventually result in detoriation. This makes me feel sad. I dont know whether the Sherbat place in College street still exists or not it was called Paramount or Paradise Sadhuji?

Paramount is College Square still exists. Their famous Dab Sherbat is still there. Jaloyog is still there but has turned in to Confectionery Shop. So no sandesh but cakes , pastries & paties only. Dwarik has only few outlets in the city.Not more than 3-4. Sen Mahasay is still running well so do Ganguram's , Bhim Nag , Girish -Nakur .

jyotirmoy · Dec 20th, 2005, 12:14

Thanks ddutta, very useful info as I am planing to visit Kolkata next month.
I really loved the dab sherbat. In the late sixtees one of the owners of paramount used to practice Tabla sitting in the shop!

Paagla Dashu · Dec 25th, 2005, 01:29

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Originally Posted by sadhuji

Can anyone tell me where Dwarik Ghosh is located today or Sen Mahasay or Jalajog or Ganguram or Bhim Nag? The young persons know the location of Mc Donald’s and other pizza joints, to them these names are not likely to ring any bell. But for those who are in the fifty plus age bracket, these will certainly bring back pleasant memories of an era gone by, a period that has been lost forever to modernization.

Sir Ashutosh had "sent" the coat of a discriminating european co-passenger to "bring back" his native shoes, that the aforementioned "gentleman" had thrown away.

We have lost that spirit too.

Today we have given that spirit away to worship paid foreign workers, just because some are clever enough to sell us dreams.

No wonder we have lost a few addresses. We have lost our soul and our spirit - what do we need any address for?

Dec 19th, 2005, 17:14	#1
sadhuji Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: nasik, maharastra Posts: 1,261	lost addresses Can anyone tell me where Dwarik Ghosh is located today or Sen Mahasay or Jalajog or Ganguram or Bhim Nag? The young persons know the location of Mc Donald’s and other pizza joints, to them these names are not likely to ring any bell. But for those who are in the fifty plus age bracket, these will certainly bring back pleasant memories of an era gone by, a period that has been lost forever to modernization. The last I remember of Dwarik Ghosh is the large glass showcase in Shyambazar with the owner sitting behind the counter and delivering what the customer ordered. The shop was famous for the kachuris made of green peas – the process was unique, the first green peas of the season had a taste of their own. These would be boiled, mashed and spices added. Then they would be stuffed into balls made of maida and deep-fried in ghee. The final product had a distinct flavor of its own; you just could not hide it. People standing around you in the bus stop or the tram stop would know for certain that you were carrying the products of Dwarik Ghosh. The shop was also well known for a sweet called chhanar murki – a simple preparation, it was of the dry type. Chhana (or paneer) would be cut into tiny cubes, and cooked in a syrup of sugar. Flavor would be imparted by addition of the essence of attar. Once cooked properly, they would be laid out to dry. These could be preserved for some days. Jalajog was renowned for its payodhi – it was a different variety of sweet curd. It had a reddish tinge and tasted heavenly. The shop in Shyambazar had a large painting of Rabindra Nath Tagore and in the bottom, his appreciation of the payodhi of Jalajog. Similarly, Sen Mahasay located in a tiny lane of Shyambazar in the vicinity of the cinema hall Talkie Show House served delicious Tal-sansh sandesh. Ganguram and Bhim Nag were other shops that had their specialties. In those days, advertisements used to be by word of mouth – the culture of North Calcutta was different from that of South Calcutta. When guests dropped by in the evenings, the local shops would be patronized – sweets were a must and, if the guest discovered something new, he would carry back samples. Later, he might become a patron of that particular outlet. That was the USP of these pioneers of sweetmeats – offer variety. Like the shop just a few steps away from Metro cinema – it was named Kalpataru and was one of the main outlets for North Indian, Gujarati and Rajasthani sweets. An interesting link to ‘rediscovering india’ – http://www.misohoni.com/bba/index.php?d=1367826733 __________________ mooning over a moon journey

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Dec 19th, 2005, 17:45	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Sadhuji what about the "Biscuit Sandesh" made by Dwarik? Senmoshai also made the Green Peas Katchori (I had earlier posted the recipe) & Aloor Dum. The Kheerer chops made by Senmoshai are great I plan to bring back some when I visit Kolkata in Jan. Anothe stalwart of the Sandesh maker is Nakur Chandra Nandi & Girish Chandra Ghosh near Beadon street. The Golab sandesh & Jal Bhara Tal sansh simply great. I rember one shop near the crossing of Phariapukur road & Cornwallis road emerged as a great Payodhi place, I have forgotten the name. Gupta brothers make great Kheer Gujiyas & Sonpapri. Tiwari brothers also made great Samosas, Khurchan & Imarti. What about a glass of Rallie Singh's sebet?

Dec 19th, 2005, 21:13	#4
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	The on slought of the multinational soft drinks might be behind the dropping of sales which eventually result in detoriation. This makes me feel sad. I dont know whether the Sherbat place in College street still exists or not it was called Paramount or Paradise Sadhuji?

Dec 20th, 2005, 12:14	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 5,223	Thanks ddutta, very useful info as I am planing to visit Kolkata next month. I really loved the dab sherbat. In the late sixtees one of the owners of paramount used to practice Tabla sitting in the shop!