Tag archives for Bengali women
Fish in coconut milk and mustard gravy
Fish is one of the staples at the Bengali's table. Chicken and mutton are delicacies for special occasions. Although, chicken has become quite popular with the younger generations, fish hasn't…
Spinach and Potato Fritters
The spinach and potato fries are a Bengali delicacy that is much loved. Every family has their own method of preparing it, but they all eat it with rice. In…
Mustard Plaice
Steamed, cooked or baked fish in mustard sauce is a typical favourite of the Bengali cuisine. Traditional fishes used for this preparation are Bhetki (also known as Asian seabass), Pomfret(this is…
The Bengali Fish Curry
This is a traditional recipe for cooking Carp (a species of fish) in West Bengal, India. In the UK, Carp fishing is for sports only. So, I usually make my…
Of Food and Migration
Found in translation Food is a major conversation starter in India, even analogies and metaphors are often related to food. A very common example with obvious variations in different parts…