When do you say your ilish has gone bad? It is never when the curry is too jhaal or nunpora. Ask Bengalis and they will tell you that ilish goes bad only when it is not served in plenty. Way before ...

This isn’t an ode to the brinjal, neither is it an ilish love song. Yet, it is about both, and things much bigger. Existential issues about food require firm handling. Food debates in this part of the ...

I cannot lie, I sneer at anyone who has a different set of rules from mine — but that is only in my head. If at all I want to call out anyone, out and loud, for breaking food protocol, it is when that ...

In the age-old cultural fight between Ghoti and Bangal, ilish has always been one of the biggest stakeholders. “I am a die-hard ilish fan. Though I am a Ghoti, my wife is a Bangal. So, every ilish ...

Cut and wash the fish thoroughly. Marinate the fish pieces with salt and a pinch of turmeric powder. Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes. In a wok, add oil. Once the oil begins to smoke, add kalo jeera ...

"Nothing can stop the saliva coming out of your tongue when you hear the name again. If you have ever tasted it, you can feel the taste. In case you haven't, I'm sure you will set your mind on it ...