“Debjani will you be able to cook for Taj Bengal‘s Hilsa festival and if we found the item worth enough we can have that as part of our menu for the said Festival!” This is how the Ilish Shukto happened and traveled from Debjanir Rannaghar to Taj Bengal’s kitchen! Ilish Shukto; The journey from Debjanir Rannaghar…
Charapona Macher Kabiraji Jhol aka Charapona Macher Jhol
This post is dedicated to the Chatterjee clan who were courageous enough to substitute Biryani with Jire-morich-dhone diye Charapona Macher Jhol 😆! This particular dish was everything I didn’t like while growing up and is everything the patriarchs from my family liked! They knew which fish to pick, which veggies to buy and their wives knew how…
Tel Koi | What is the story of Tel in Tel Koi!
Rich, spicy, fresh and comforting, this is what Tel Koi to me! No special story, no heirloom recipe but a simple Fish curry prepared with “Koi Mach”, a winter delicacy. It is not that Koi Mach is not available in other season but obviously winter is the best season to enjoy the blackish fish. By…
Ilish Macher Korma & the weird couple’s fishy tête-à-tête! | Ilish Macher Korma step by step recipe
“Cara do you know how to make Ilish Macher Korma? I mean the authentic one!” “Why do you ask? BTW I know how to make the Ilish Macher Korma though I can not comment on the authenticity! You know, there is nothing called authentic, food goes through the evaluation as well! At least that is what I feel” “Got it,…
Bori Begun Aloo diye Ilish Macher Tel Jhol
I always preferred “Ilish” over “Chingri” even that I am a born Ghoti (with my origin in West Bengal). I don’t even mind much to purchase this over-pricy fish, not more than once a month though 🙁 . Well, at present, in Kolkata, for good quality Ilish (say around 1- 1.5 kg size) the price…
10 Ilish Mach recipes to try, before you die!
Ilish Mach or Hilsa Fish is considered as the King of fishes by the Bengalis. Though mostly favored by the Bangals (people having the origin in Bangladesh) but Ghotis (who are having the origin in India) cherish it equally. I am a true blue Ghoti I love my portion of Ilish Mach (even more than Prawn, the Ghoti favorite)….
The Ghoti Woman’s take on the Ilish Festival by Taj Bengal, Kolkata!
The typical “Ghoti” bong I am by birth but I do cherish every bit of the Ilish Maach. In fact, I always have been partial towards Hilsa over Jumbo Prawn. Ilish can tempt me to change my routine even if served just the way I like it. Talking about a change of plan, I do take a…
Doodh Maach | Fish cooked with Milk
This post was not planned but indeed a special one as I was requested for the recipe of “Doodh Maach” by a reader. When the request is from somebody who took the pledge of reading my novice blog how can I ignore the request. “Doodh Maach” or Fish cooked with milk is not something I…
Aloo Fulkopi diye Macher Jhol and my way of celebrating Valentine’s day with comfort food!
Well, I know, some people are going to think that I am having a major mental problem that I am writing about “Macher Jhol” or precisely Aloo Fulkopi diye Macher Jhol today. Believe me, my V’ day is not about the bunch of Roses or the Candle Light dinner and gifts but something else. It…
Aloo Chingrir Shorshe Bata Diye Jhal | light Mustard based curry with Prawn and Potato Wedges
The man of the house finally returned home after a long year! The lady of the house finally been able to fight directly instead of fighting over call / Skype! The baby of the house decided to chant “Narod Narod” at that point. She played the role of positive catalyst to spice up the fight!…
