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 ...

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, ...

Rui Macher Rezala is a traditional but very popular Bengali-style fragrant fish curry, for which the river fish Rohu is simmered in a creamy yoghurt base, says Bethica Das, a food blogger. The "slight ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

2 fresh hot green and/or red chilies (bird’s-eye is best), slit slightly Cut the fish into pieces that are about 2″ x 1″ and rub them evenly with the salt, turmeric, and cayenne. Cover and set aside ...

Mix together the turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and caraway seeds. Add the tilapia pieces and toss to coat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. In a blender, combine the ...

When it comes to seafood, fish undoubtedly tops the list. From Britain's classic fish and chips to Japan's delicate sushi and India's fiery fish curries, every country has its own signature fish dish.

India is going to celebrate its 79th Independence Day this Friday, but the real-life saga of partition remains so real. While growing up, I heard stories from my grandma, originating from Dhaka, about ...