In Bengali mythology -- and in my mother's kitchen -- fish has always been a delicious symbol of prosperity, fertility and pleasure.

2 pounds firm-fleshed fish such as salmon, swordfish, mahi-mahi, cut into 4-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons turmeric; Salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon black mustard seed ...

Macher Muro Diye Moong Dal (Yellow Split Lentils With Fish Head)Recipe from “The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles.”This traditional recipe -- a festive dish reserved for special lunches -- is adapted ...

This year, for Bengali New Year, I decided to do something very intrinsic to Bengali cuisine -- explore the dimensions of cooking fish. ... Bengali Fish Dishes Perfect For Family Or Friends.

Traditional Bengali Doi Fish. Lifestyle By Srimoyee Chowdhury Published November 13, 2020 Hindustan Times I ... Katla or Rohu fish (curry cut) - 3 pieces Ingredients: Green chillies- 2 or 3 ...

Macher Jhol. Serves: 2. Ingredients: 4 pieces fish, rohu or katla 2 potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tsp jeera or cumin seeds; 1 tsp haldi or turmeric powder + extra for ...

Bengali fish curry. An average of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings. 1 star. 2 stars. 3 stars. 4 stars. ... Cut the fish fillets into roughly 7cm/3in wide strips. Put in a bowl and toss with the ...

For generations, poetry, prose and cinema have celebrated the Bengali’s daily ritual of buying fish from the neighbourhood market. A crop of new apps is now changing this age-old habit ...

Mix together the turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and caraway seeds. Add the tilapia pieces and toss to coat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Ingredients. 1½ tsp ground turmeric; 1kg (about 6 fillets) firm white fish (carp, barramundi, black cod) 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 400g white potatoes, cut into 5cm cubes (do not use floury potatoes ...