Basant Panchami is the festival of seeking blessings from Ma Saraswati. Let us explore 3 bhog recipes to offer to the goddess ...

Hilsa fish curry: This Bengali recipe is very easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is a great accompaniment with steamed rice. Add about a cup of water to it, about 1/2 tsp haldi, salt to taste and ...

When monsoon hits the region of Bengal every year, there is a ritual that every household goes through: stepping into the local fish market ... the special Ilish dish to be cooked and relished ...

The Bangladesh government has officially confirmed that no hilsa (ilish) fish will be exported to India during this year's Durga Puja festival. This decision aims to ensure sufficient supply for ...

There is another group straddling the middle, who cannot stand the smell during cooking ... people catch fish in bulk and prepare shutki from them. The shutki that is made from ilish has a special ...

Hilsa fish curry, or ilish machher jhol, is a classic Bengali dish that's often served on special ... Split the green chillies in half and drop them in. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.

muri ghanto (made with the fish head), ilish mach bhaja, and, of course, bhappa or sorshe ilish,” he goes on to say. “My cooking reflects influences from both East and West Bengal, and I want ...