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. 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Loitta is not a people pleaser, unlike hilsa or bekti. But, the people who love it, love it wholly Shutterstock Loitta is not a people pleaser, unlike hilsa or bekti. But, it has its own dedicated fan ...

With Ramadan now here, planning healthy and substantial sehri meals is a necessity in a bid to keep your body active throughout the day. The following traditional Bengali meals give a wonderful ...

Poila Baisakh, also known as Pohela Baisakh. It marks the first day of the Bengali New Year India is a land of festivals, with celebrations taking place almost every month. Different regions observe ...

As the winter chill sets in, the Bengali culinary landscape transforms with the arrival of the beloved white and red radishes ...

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 ...