Sigumchi Namul is a classic Korean side dish made using blanched spinach. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the step-by-step recipe for this yummy dish.


Sigumchi Namul is a classic Korean side dish made using blanched spinach. 

Watch Sigumchi Namul recipe by Zee Zest

Sigumchi Namul

Simply Korea

simply Korea

korean recipes

sk_sigumchi namul

Sumona Chakravarti starts her Bengal trip from Kolkata, where she meets locals to understand the concept of Adda, which is synonymous with Bengalis. She enjoys jhalmuri and Badshahi Mutton with local families in North Kolkata. 

Sumona Chakravarti starts her Bengal trip from Kolkata, where she meets locals to understand the concept of Adda.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 01 | Addabaazi in Kolkata

Addabaazi in Kolkata

Shonar Bengal

Sumona Chakravarti

West Bengal

Kolkata

shonar bengal_ep 01

A Korean staple, Miyeok Guk aka seaweed soup is an inseparable part of traditional birthday celebrations. Learn how to cook this comforting soup recipe with our host Rahul Banerjee.

Seaweed Soup or Miyeok Guk is a Korean delicacy specially made on birthdays. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the step-by-step recipe. 

Watch Seaweed Soup | Miyeok Guk recipe | Simply Korea Episode 2 

Miyeok Guk (Seaweed Soup)

Seaweed Soup

Korean Foods

korean recipes_seaweed soup

Sumona Chakravarti takes local transport and enjoys a trek to reach Zero Point, the India-Bhutan border. She also meets some inspiring women and finds out about their stories. 

Sumona Chakravarti enjoys a trek to reach Zero Point, the India-Bhutan border. Watch full episode on zeezest.com

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 08 | The Point Zero

The Point Zero

shonar bengal_ep 08

Pageon or scallion pancakes is a savoury dish. It is a part of most Korean restaurant menus. We show you the step-by-step recipe for this delicious vegan pancake. 

Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the step-by-step recipe for Pageon, a vegan pancake. Watch the full recipe on zeezest.com.

Watch Pageon (Scallion Pancakes) recipe | Simply Korea Ep 4 | Zee Zest

Pageon (Scallion Pancakes)

Pageon

 Scallion Pancakes

korean pancake_final

Approximately 200 km away from Darjeeling is Buxa Tiger Reserve at Alipurduar. Sumona experiences her first jungle safari in India and meets some warriors of the wild who are passionate about wildlife conservation.  

Sumona experiences her first jungle safari in India and meets some warriors of the wild.  

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 07 | Buxa Tiger Reserve

Buxa Tiger Reserve

shonar bengal ep 07

A common side dish and lunch item in Korea, Gyeran mari deserves to a spot on your breakfast repertoire. It is a Korean-style rolled omelette or roll made using eggs and chopped vegetables like spring onions and carrots. 

Korean Omelette or Gyeran Mari is popular Korean street food. Zee Zest shares a simple recipe for this delicious rolled omelette. 

Watch Korean Omelette recipe | Zee Zest

Korean Omelette

korean recipes_korean omelette

Sundarbans, a beautiful delta, is a cluster of 102 islands. Sumona Chakravarti meets Bhaswati Sarkar, a local tour guide, to understand the ecosystem in Sunderbans. She also attends 'Geeti Natya' performed by the locals.

Sundarbans, a beautiful delta, is a cluster of 102 islands. Sumona Chakravarti meets Bhaswati Sarkar, a local tour guide.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 03 | The Beauty of Sunderbans

The Beauty of Sunderbans

Sunderbans

shonar bengal ep 03

Step into the mouth-watering world of Korean cuisine with this vegan-friendly tofu braised in spicy sauce, traditionally known as Dubu Jorim. Enjoy it with some steamed rice and do let us know how you liked it in the comments section below. 

Dubu Jorim is a popular Korean side dish served with rice. Zee Zest presents the recipe for this delicious Tofu braised in spicy sauce. 

Watch Dubu Jorim recipe | Simply Korea Episode 1 | Zee Zest

Dubu Jorim

korean recipes_dubu jorim

Purulia is known for its art forms like mud painting, sculpture, mask making, stone carvings and Chau dance. Sumon Chakravarty visits Purulia to meet the local artisans and enjoy their art.  

Purulia is known for its art forms like mud painting, sculpture, mask making, stone carvings and Chau dance. 

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 09 | Multifaceted Purulia District

A Visit to multifaceted Purulia District

Purulia

shonar bengal_ep 09_final

Hangover Soup or Haejang-guk, literally means a soup to chase hangover. This soup is a perfect meal after a party night. 

Watch Hangover Soup recipe by Zee Zest

Hangover Soup

sk_hangover soup

Sumona Chakravarti visits Triveni where she experiences the thrill of river rafting. She also visits Darjeeling and meets Kushang Sherpa, a veteran mountaineer, who is her mentor for the next adventure.   

Sumona Chakravarti visits Triveni where she experiences the thrill of river rafting.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 04 | River Rafting With Sumona

River Rafting With Sumona

shonar bengal ep 04

Sookju Namul is a bean sprout salad. Loaded with nutrients, this yummy salad is easy to make and a popular Korean side dish. 

Sookju Namul is a bean sprout salad. This salad is a popular Korean side dish. Learn how to make it at home with zeezest.com. 

Watch Sookju Namul recipe | Simply Korea Ep 5 |  Zee Zest

Sookju Namul

korea_sookju namul

Sumona meets social media sensation Bhuban Badyakar, who tells her about his song and life journey. She also visits Shanti Niketan and Viswa Bharti University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. 

Sumona visits Shanti Niketan and Viswa Bharti University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore. 

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 11 | Birbhum: The Land of Shanti Niketan

Birbhum: The Land of Shanti Niketan

Shanti Niketan

shonar bengal_ep 11

Korean Fried Chicken is light, crisp and loaded with flavour. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the recipe for this popular Korean appetiser. 

Korean Fried Chicken is light, crisp and loaded with flavour. Chef Rahul Banerjee shares the recipe. 

Watch Korean Fried Chicken recipe by Zee Zest

Korean Fried Chicken

sk_korean fried chicken

After taking lessons in rock climbing, Sumona Chakravarti meets Baishali, who takes her to Ghum railway station, the highest railway station in India. Sumona takes a trip down memory lane as she rides a toy train. 

After taking lessons in rock climbing, Sumona Chakravarti meets Baishali, who takes her to Ghum railway station.

Watch Shonar Bengal Ep 06 | Toy Train Ride 

Toy Train Ride 

Darjeeling

shonar bengal ep 06

Sumona Chakravarti visits Aasmaan, an art and cultural centre by Kolkata Creative Waste Art Centre where tins, plates and other metal objects are converted into musical instruments. She also meets a musical group, that raps in Bengali as well as Hindi.

Sumona Chakravarti visits Aasmaan, a centre by Kolkata Creative Waste Art Centre.

ZeeZest App

Welcome To

Sign in to access your account

Sign In

Welcome To

Register to open your account

Register

Welcome To

Forgot password

Forgot Password

Know your password?

Welcome To

Reset password

Reset Password

CULTURE

Sigumchi Namul

Simply Korea

View All Episode

Addabaazi in Kolkata

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Miyeok Guk (Seaweed Soup)

Simply Korea

View All Episode

The Point Zero

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Pageon (Scallion Pancakes)

Simply Korea

View All Episode

Buxa Tiger Reserve

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Korean Omelette

Simply Korea

View All Episode

The Beauty of Sunderbans

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Dubu Jorim

Simply Korea

View All Episode

A Visit to multifaceted Purulia District

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Hangover Soup

Simply Korea

View All Episode

River Rafting With Sumona

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Sookju Namul

Simply Korea

View All Episode

Birbhum: The Land of Shanti Niketan

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Korean Fried Chicken

Simply Korea

View All Episode

Toy Train Ride

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

Jamming in Kolkata

Shonar Bengal

View All Episode

‘I Don’t Get Competitive With Music,’ Says Shalmali Kholgade On World Music Day

Salim Merchant: It Is A Great Time For The Music Industry!

Jubin Nautiyal: Music Is The Only True Magic Left In The World

Kubbra Sait: In 5 Years, I Will Not Be Competing With The Queer Community For A Role That Is Theirs

Kiara Advani Shares A Goofy Equation With Co-Star Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan Believes Friendship Is The Key To A Happy Marriage