Come monsoon, it begins to rain &lsquoHilsa festival&rsquo in Kolkata. After all, a Bengali&rsquos affinity with the fish is proverbial. The fish is prepared in a myriad number of ways in the Bengali kitchen, and is part of most meals. It is eaten in its entirety, including its roe and fat, and only the scales and bones are discarded. But that is common knowledge, isn't it
Food and Drink
How Hilsa Saved The Day For Many Royal Households Of Bengal
Enjoy some of the secret recipes from four select households of West Bengal at the ongoing Royal Hilsa Festival at ITC Sonar Kolkata.

Mustard Ilish is a popular Bengali cuisine made from the Hilsa fish using mustard seeds
Mustard Ilish is a popular Bengali cuisine made from the Hilsa fish using mustard seeds

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