Maacher Jhol To Chitol Muitha: 10 Best Bengali Fish Recipes To Try
Maacher Jhol To Chitol Muitha: 10 Best Bengali Fish Recipes To Try
By Shreya Goswami
Bengali cuisine is renowned for a plethora of fish dishes that range from simple curries to rich, festive fare. Here are some of the best Bengali fish recipes you should try at least once.
Maacher Jhol
A soulful and comforting dish, this one is made with a medley of vegetables, spices, herbs and fish cooked to perfection.
Ilish Paturi
Hilsa slathered with a mustard and spices paste, placed in a banana leaf parcel and cooked until sublimation.
Chingri Malai Curry
Succulent prawns cooked in a gravy of mild spices and creamy coconut milk for special and festive occasions.
Shorshe Ilish
Fresh Hilsa cooked in a delicious mustard and poppy seeds gravy—need we say more?
Daab Chingri
Mildly spiced, succulent prawns cooked with coconut milk in a tender coconut shell, this one is always a treat!
Fish Pulao
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with delicious fish chunks, onions, raisins and cashews until you get a festive one-pot dish.
Fish Kalia
A thick, spicy gravy made of onions, tomatoes and spices forms the basis of this Bhetki or Pabda fish dish.
Fish Kabiraji
Deep-fried fish cutlets wrapped in an intricate net made of eggs, this Bengali street food is a must-have.
Doi Ilish
Yoghurt, cream, spices and Hilsa combine to make this rich and velvety curry served on festive and special occasions.
Chitol Muitha
Forget meatballs, because this Chitol fish balls dipped in a coconut milk and spicy gravy is all you’ll dream of now.
