Hilsa remains the undisputed queen of the Bengali culinary identity. Some fusion attempts of cooking the fish like a Biriyani or the South Indian way with mustard and curry leaves have never ...

Whether it’s sushi or shorshe ilish (mustard hilsa), fresh fish reigns supreme. If there’s fish, can rice be far behind? Rice is sacred in both cultures, but the way it’s treated differs.

Hilsa fish curry: This Bengali recipe is very easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is a great accompaniment with steamed rice. Add about a cup of water to it, about 1/2 tsp haldi, salt to taste and ...

Hilsa fish curry, or ilish machher jhol, is a classic Bengali dish that's often served on special occasions and during festivals. Image Credit: Getty While Hilsa is easily available in West Bengal, ...

This surge in demand leads some traders who stock the national fish in cold storage to sell it at prices higher than usual. However, the demand for fresh hilsa is even greater, resulting in even ...