Fish is staple food in Bengal and there's no secret about it. We find various types of fish curries in Bengali cuisine. Doi mach is a classic Bengali dish, made in almost every Bengali kitchen. What ...

Calcutta’s location on the banks of the River Hooghly, a tributary of the mighty River Ganges, means it has always been a city to which traders came from around the world with goods, and in which some ...

Bengalis and their love for fish needs no introduction. Be it as part of festivals and special occasions or simple everyday meals - fish is an integral part of Bengali cuisine. Considering this, it is ...

This delicate fish dish is traditionally made with the Bengali lime, called Gandhoraj. I have adapted this recipe using lemons and Kaffir lime leaves, offering a delicate and simple dish perfect for ...

"Putting oil in fish in fire, now ready Bengali fish and chips. "Look, Bengali fish and chips comes with masala fries, ...

This quintessential Bengali fish dish demonstrates hallmarks of Bengali cuisine — the use of mustard, a thorough preoccupation with freshness and a love of fish. Soak the cumin and mustard seeds in 4 ...

The use of river fish and mustard oil gives Bengali fish curries their signature outstanding flavour. A daily curry is easy to cook up and can be made in less than half an hour. Saurab Paul Chowdhury, ...

During my years as a food writer, I have championed the cause of regional cuisine as the only authentic culinary identity. I have scoffed at the mere mention of "Indian" food or curry powder, which I ...