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)….
Doi Ilish, a classical Bengali Fish curry
Ilish a.k.a Hilsa possesses a special place in Bengali’s palate and that is irrespective of the Bangal Ghati divide and this is not because of the royal taste of Ilish Maach (Hilsa Fish) but also for the easy making processes involve with Hilsa. This is surprisingly true that for many preparation it is not even…
Bhapa Ilish or Steamed Hilsa Fish
If Ilish (Hilsa fish) is the king of fishes then Chingri (Prawn) is the queen and the catfight over the supreme taste of both the variety requires no further discussion, especially among Bengali community. It is said that Hilsa is the signature fish for the Bengalis who are from Bangladesh and known as “Bangal and…
