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 | Bengali Hilsa Pulao Recipe
I finally entered 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 has…
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, one of the simplest fish curry recipe that I know. I have started cooking it when I was in hostel using a spirit lamp following Maa’s instructions. This then followed by me cooking it almost regularly when I was working in Bihar and living alone. Last but not least, I was regular cooking…
Shorshe Bata Diye Macher Jhal or Bengali style Fish in Mustard-based Curry
Shorshe Bata Diye Macher Jhal or Bengali style Fish in Mustard-based Curry is a Signature Bengali Dish and requires no introduction if you are a bong! However, if you are not or not much aware of the Bengali cuisine, here what Shorshe Bata Diye Macher Jhal is. It is a quintessential Bengali style fish curry…
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 Macher Tel Jhal or Pabda Fish Curry
Pabda is a freshwater fish with bone and quite easily available in the market nearby at our Gurgaon residence. It was quite surprising to see Pabda available in Gurgaon. This particular fish is a regular at the Bengali households and I have grown up eating it. Mehebub had it for the firsttime after our marriage…
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 maybe,” 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 breakfast…
