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…
Ilish Pulao
I finally entered into the kitchen last week after recovering from the slip disk (actually after a month!) and was in a mood to cook something special. As always I was in a dilemma what should I opt for and then decided to pick packet full of Hilsa fish chunks which I ordered the day before. It…
Malabar Fish Curry
It is a Sunday today and we are trying to cope with the tremendous summer heat in Kolkata. I finally have canceled the planned trip of today to India Restaurant and which means no Biriyani for me and no biriyani for Pasta as well. However, coming to today and to be specific to lunch I…
Doi Maach | Fish in Curd | Fish in Yogurt Curry
Doi Maach is a kind of time savior dish to me. I prefer to prepare it whenever I feel dog tired and also crave for a bowl full of Fish curry along with my plate of rice especially after returning from office. Apart from this, I prefer to make it in Family gatherings as well…
Shorshe Bata Diye Mach er Jhal or Mustard Fish Curry
Shorshe Bata Diye Mach er Jhal or Mustard Fish Curry is a Signature Bengali Dish and requires no introduction! Bongs are true fishetarians and most of them (including me) can’t live without their piece of Fish! This dish can be prepared with any variety of fish, however, the commonest version is prepared with Rohu Fish…
Bhapa Ilish or Steamed Hilsa Fish
If Ilish (Hilsa fish) is the king of fishes then Chingri (Prawn) is the queen. the virtual catfight over the supreme taste of both the variety requires no further discussion, especially among Bengali community. Bangals ( people with origin in Bangladesh) and their love for Ilish is as same as the Ghoti peoples preference for…
Pabda Mach-er Tel Jhal or Pabda Fish Curry
Pabda Mach a.k.a Catfish is a popular small fish that Bongs love. Pabda Mach is easily available in Gurgaon and I often prepare it as part our Sunday lunch… Though very tasty but I prefer to not to prepare Pabda Mach for Non-Bong gatherings since it is a small fish with thin bones and it’s…
Ilish Macher Sorshe bata diye Jhal | Hilsa Fish in Mustard Gravy
“Wife how about having something bong today like hot steamed rice and Ilish Macher Sorshe bata diye Jhal may be,” my beloved husband asked on a lezzy Sunday morning. I was planning to continue my weekend nap a bit more! I then asked “how about you cooking this time” the man replied, “how about me making the…
