Katla Mach er Kalia is a traditional, age-old Bengali fish curry. I grew up eating this, and it has been a family favourite. I can still remember in the past, whenever Baba was coming […]
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Fish Pie
This Fish Pie is one of those Pies I made for Anandabazar Patrika in the month of December ’17. I’ve done this many times and got happy feedback always from […]
Kumro patai Ilish/Hilsa Paturi in Pumpkin leaves
Kumro patai Ilish is a traditional Bengali way of cooking Hilsa where we make the fish parcels with edible leaves (here pumpkin). Having a bit of charred, mustard coated edible […]
Tel Koi/Spicy Koi Fish Curry
“The smaller the tastier”, my Granny told this to me several times about Koi Mach. She had a strong believe (read experience) that small sized Koi fish is much tastier than […]
Chingri diye Kathal bichi Bhorta/Jackfruit seeds Mash with Prawns
Jackfruit seeds are very easy to find in a summer veggie market. These seeds have enormous health benefits. From muscle building capacity to fight with anaemia, it helps to maintain […]
Dhone Kasundi Mach/Coriander Kasundi Fish
That golden mustard sauce can never go wrong, yes I’m talking about Kasundi, Bengal’s favourite mustard sauce. This fish curry has all the aroma of fresh coriander leaves and tender […]
Gurjali Macher Jhol / Indian Salmon Fish Curry with Veggies
Like Kolkata we don’t get Gurjali that often here in Delhi, I like this fish for its unique taste and fresh flavours. My mother used to cook this fish with […]
Sorshe Pomfret/Mustard Pomfret Curry
Sorshe Pomfret is a spicy Bengali style fish curry, where fresh Pomfret fish cooked with golden mustard paste and served with a steaming plate of rice. A delectable affair for […]
Cream Prawn Curry/Cream Chingri
Cream Prawn Curry is a lightly spiced curry with complex flavours. I’ve developed this recipe in my kitchen recently and liked the taste a lot. The gravy of this dish […]
Bhetki Begum Bahar
This Rich, aromatic, spicy fish curry has a special place in my heart. Bhetki Begum Bahar was one significant dish on the menu of my marriage. The catering company who […]