Moitrayee Bhaduri is a versatile author, screenwriter, and content specialist known for her gripping crime thrillers. She made her debut with “The Sinister Silence” in 2015, introducing the dynamic private detective Mili Ray. Her subsequent works, including “Who Killed the Murderer?” and the mini-thriller series on Inspector K.P. Singh, have further cemented her reputation in the genre.
Balancing a career in IT with her passion for writing, Moitrayee has also penned scripts for TV crime shows and conducted writing workshops. Her latest novel, “Trinoyoni,” explores Colonial Calcutta’s dark alleys, tracing India’s first known serial killer. A dog lover and coffee enthusiast, she enjoys reading, singing, and solving crosswords in her spare time.
Over to Moitrayee who spills the beans about her favorite foods.
What is your
favourite food memory from childhood?
As a kid, my earliest food memory is feasting on a
delectable variety of ice-creams on a cold winter evening at Nirula’s, Delhi.
What’s your favourite
comfort food?
Steamed ghee-rice with boiled eggs, boiled
potatoes, and green chillies.
3 reasons why
you consider yourself a Foodie?
1. I like to experiment with cuisines
2. My friends, family, and I are always
discussing food. So how can I not relish the different flavours?
3. Good food adds to my happiness quotient.
Don’t most of us get that million dollar smile on our face once we relish some
delectable food?
What’s the
strangest dish you’ve ever tried?
It was some kind of a weird non-alcoholic drink
that made me sick. Thank God, I don’t remember the details.
If you
had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I can eat bread-butter and/or dal-rice happily for
the rest of my life.
Which is the
most over-rated food cuisine?
Sushi.
Your take
on:
Keto
diets – Somehow I never felt the need to try it. My friends have praised it a
lot.
Intermittent
fasting – Fasting of any form is excellent for health. Our body surely needs some
rest.
Fusion
food cuisine – Yummy!
Which
superfoods have impressed you the most?
Turmeric and Green Tea.
What are
your favourites?
Indian
street food – Phuchka
(Pani Puri) and Egg rolls from Kolkata
Indian
dessert – Firni
Hidden
gem restaurant of your city (and why) – Ratnagiri restaurant in Goregaon East (Mumbai) for
the heavenly Malwani food they dish out, especially the Surmai Rawa Fry.
How do
you detox your body after an overdose of eating out?
Drink warm lemon water.
