THE SEA FOOD OF WEST BENGAL - KRISHNA THAKUR

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THE SEA FOOD OF WEST BENGAL 

~hello dear reader !


Welcome to my fifth blog. In this blog I will be talking about the sea food of West Bengal.

What kind of seafood can you expect in West Bengal?

1. Hilsa
This fish holds a very special place in the hearts and taste buds of Bengalis. This fish is popular for its unique taste, soft texture and a distinct mouth-watering flavour. This fish can survive both in marine and freshwater. Hilsa is usually caught in the Ganges in West Bengal and in the delta of Padma, Meghna and Jamuna river. Usually in West Bengal, it appears in the market during the monsoon but due to its high demand, Hilsa fish is also imported from neighbour countries such as Bangladesh and Myanmar. Bengalis can whip up a number of dishes from this delectable fish. This includes Ilish-bhape, Shorshe-Ilish, Doi-Ilish etc. 


2. Rohu
Popularly known as “rui” in Bengal, this freshwater fish is widely available in various fish markets across the state. Rohu fish is considered a delicacy by the Bengalis and is one of the most preferred fish for preparing “Machher Kalia.” Among the other carp fish, Rohu is the most appreciated due to its sweet taste.

3. Koi
Koi or Climbing Perch is native to Asia and is a popular fish in Bengal. These fish can survive without water for 6 days and can grow to a length of 25 cm. Bengalis prepare a number of dishes with this fish which includes tel koi, koi machher jhal, and doi koi.

4. Tilapia
This freshwater fish is mainly found in shallow streams, rivers and ponds. This fish is easily available in the fish markets. Eat it pan-friend or cook it with onions, yoghurt and spices – tilapia curry teamed with steaming rice can always spice up your afternoon gluttony.

Few more sea food varieties in west bengal are:

Chitol

Large prawns

Bhetki

Pomphret

Large crabs

Katla

Pabda

Parse

Topse

Tangra

Bata

Gurjali

Loita

Magur

Singhi

Shoal

Puti

Mirgel

Silver carp

Grass carp

Bighead carp

Pangus

Amudi

Shrimps




Must try seafood delicacies of West Bengal are:


1. Fish Kabiraji

These fried fish fillets make for a popular tea time snack in Bengal. Fish pieces are marinated in spices and then wrapped in gram flour and breadcrumbs before being deep fried. 






2. Bengali Doi Machch

A slightly sour fish curry recipe with a yogurt-based gravy. The tender chunks of fish are marinated in subtle spices that add to the flavour. This curry is perfect for a luncheon. 




3. Sorsebata Ilish Machh

This is one of Bengal's favourite fish recipes. Delicate Hilsa fish is curried in pungent flavours of mustard and poppy seed. 




4. Machcher Jhol

One of the most common Bengali fish recipes, which is a staple in almost every household, is the Machcher Jhol. This is a simple fish curry made in mustard oil.




5. Machher Kalia

You'll find this royal fish curry at most Bengali weddings. It is made with a special kind of fish variety called the Rui or Rohu fish. It is a fragrant and rich fish curry. 




6. Fish Pulao

Unlike the robust fish biryani, this Bengali fish recipe is light and creamy and is perfect to carry in your lunchbox. 




7. Daab Chingri

An exquisite Bengali curry. Daab Chingri has shrimps mixed with heart-warming masalas and cooked wrapped in tender coconut. 




So guys this is it for West Bengal see ya'll soon in the next blog...

Sea You Soon...

Thank You


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