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Nobin Chandra Das | |
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| Born | 1845 Paschim Medinipore District, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India) |
| Died | 1925 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | British Indian |
| Other names | Nobin Moira of Bagbazar, Columbus of Rossogolla |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Confectioner, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1864–1925 |
| Known for | Inventor of Banglar Rasogolla, Dedo Sandesh, Aata Sandesh, Kathaal Sandesh, Abar Khabo Sandesh, Kastura Pak, Baikuntha Bhog, Aam Sandesh |
| Successor | Krishna Chandra Das (K.C. Das) |
| Movement | Bengali Renaissance |
| Spouse | Khirodmoni Devi |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Bhola Moira (Grandfather-in-law) |
| Website | www |
Nobin Chandra Das (1845–1925) was a Bengali confectioner, entrepreneur, businessman and cultural icon in the second half of 19th and early 20th century.[1] Widely known as the creator of the iconic Bengali sweetmeat "Rosogolla",[2][3] a popular limerick of 19th-century Bengal labeled him as the "Columbus of Rossogolla"[4][5] or simply the "Father of Rosogolla".
Born and raised in Kolkata at the time of its rise to prominence as the capital of East India Company's Indian possessions, Nobin Chandra Das's major contribution to Bengali culture and society was his innovative confectionery which created completely new sweetmeats for the Bengali palate. His creations constitute an important and lasting component of Bengali cuisine today. His other creations include "Abaar Khaabo", "Dedo Sondesh" and "Baikuntha Bhog"(both of which use "Kacha Pak" as the base ingredient), the well-known "Kastura Pak" which serves as the refined base ingredient for Sandeshes like "Aato (custard apple) Sondesh" and "Kathaal (jackfruit) Sondesh".
- ^ "Nobin Chandra Das Inventor of Rossogolla". Retrieved 5 October 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The Origin of Rossogolla". rossogolla.zohosites.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2014.
- ^ "KC Das". Lonely Planet. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Calcutta celebrates Madly Mishti". The Times of India.
- ^ "A sweet rush". The New Indian Express.