In mid-April, the people of Bengal — a region straddling Bangladesh and parts of India, including my hometown in West Bengal — celebrate the Bengali New Year. Bengalis of all religious persuasions ...
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 ...
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 ...