In Bengal, from bustling cities to tranquil villages, fish is at the heart of every Bengali meal. Whether it's the riverside stalls of Kolkata or the serene backwaters of Sundarbans, fish dishes are ...

Calcutta’s location on the banks of the River Hooghly, a tributary of the mighty River Ganges, means it has always been a city to which traders came from around the world with goods, and in which some ...

In the northeast corner of Urban Harvest Farmers Market, Ely, the Congolese farmer who runs Sustainable Vegetable Garden welcomes me with a warm bright smile every Saturday. I can tell just by looking ...

The use of river fish and mustard oil gives Bengali fish curries their signature outstanding flavour. A daily curry is easy to cook up and can be made in less than half an hour. Saurab Paul Chowdhury, ...

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. In a blender, combine the ...

India is popular for its variety of cuisines. In the South, you'll find flavourful dishes like "dosa," "idli," and "sambar." The north boasts aromatic Punjabi meals like "butter chicken" and "sarson ...

In mid-April, the people of Bengal — a region straddling Bangladesh and parts of India, including my hometown in West Bengal — celebrate the Bengali New Year. Bengalis of all religious persuasions ...

Bengali households serve fish every day except Sunday. This is a moderately spicy dish, so if your tolerance for heat is low, use one green chile, two if you love heat. A third chile, cut into slivers ...

Chanar dalna is a unique potato and cottage cheese curry from Bengal. Take a look at the recipe below: Bengali cuisine is wide and versatile, and you will always find something that will suit your ...