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 ...

2. In a coffee grinder or a spice grinder, work the black and yellow mustard seeds and poppy seeds until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and ...

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, ...

In Bengal, from bustling cities to tranquil villages, fish is at the heart of every Bengali meal. Whether it's the riverside stalls of Kolkata or the serene backwaters of Sundarbans, fish dishes are ...

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 ...

Note: Adapted from “The Calcutta Kitchen” by Simon Parkes and Udit Sarkhel. Nigella seeds can be found at Indian markets. A karai is a very deep, circular pan used traditionally in Indian and ...

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