In Bengali homes, fish curry is not just a dish, but an emotion, which is lived every day. It's the aroma of mustard oil, 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, ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...

Pawan Kumar Lal, Sous Chef of The Resort, shares with us some scrumptious Bengali food recipes with MM.com Drain the dals and rice in a colander and keep aside. Semi crush spices (cardamom, cinnamon ...

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 ...

Sukanya Kar Bhowmik came to the United States in 2011, when her husband, Sayan, was transferred from his job in Kolkata, India, to New Jersey. Like many who settle far from home, Kar Bhowmik, a native ...

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 ...