Have you ever tasted Mustard oil? It’s a fantastically flavored oil, a little heavy, and has a pungent vapor that can tear you up when heated. It’s rich in Omega3 fatty acids.
Category: The Bong Connection
Once a Bong, always a Bong. So I have to have that little corner for my favourite Bong recipes :) For the uninitiated, ‘Bong’ is good natured slang that refers to people belonging to the state of West Bengal in India. We are known for our love for food, and consider ourselves connoisseurs of sorts. A bit pretentious perhaps, but still, I can’t argue the fact that we are food aficionados and live to love the taste, texture and feel of anything that delights our taste buds. So here’s toasting the quintessential “Macher Jhol Bhaat” with some authentic recipes from the east.
Spicy Fish Croquettes/ (Macher cutlet)
When we got married, my husband, despite being a Bong, did not like fish (blasphemous, I know). On the other hand, yours truly, in true Bong style, loved it. The health factor aside, just thinking of the rich melting flavors…
Succulent Shrimps in flavored Coconut milk gravy (Chingri Macher Malaikari)
Succulent shrimps in rich coconut gravy
The mouthwatring dish is bound to blast your tastebuds, and the taste lingers for a long time. Believe me, it is truly as good as it look. Easy to cook, and even easier to eat, this is one of those preparations that will have everyone begging for more.
Time: 30 Min
Difficulty level: Easy
Pabda Macher Jhol (Pabo Catfish Curry)
Main Ingredient: 4 pieces of Pabda fish washed and cleaned (you can also substitute Pabda with fresh water trout).