In the vegetarian cooperative that I call home, I tried celebrating Bengali New Year by making a fermented rice dish. For the ...

Bengali Style chana dal tastes mildly spicy and packed with ... pressure cooker it only takes a few minutes to prepare the whole dish. Serve it with steamed rice or just chapatis for a humble ...

If there’s fish, can rice be far behind? Rice is sacred in both cultures, but the way it’s treated differs. “Bengali rice is fluffy and boiled to perfection, while Japanese rice is chosen ...

To understand why this issue struck such a nerve, one must understand the central role of maach (fish) in Bengali life -not just as food, but as something deeply spiritual. Fish is part of religious ...

Panta Bhaat, a traditional Bengali and Assamese dish, utilizes leftover rice soaked overnight to create a cooling and gut-healthy summer meal. This fermented rice is rich in probiotics and ...

Bengali Doi Maach has marinated pieces of fish cooked in a ... It can be served with steamed rice for a complete meal. Heat a medium sized frying pan till hot and add the 2 tablespoon of mustard oil.

Bengali meals often revolve around fish ... Kosha Mangsho pairs beautifully with rice or Luchi, making it a Poila Baisakh favorite. A comforting dish made with freshwater catfish and light ...