Ever wondered why Bengalis love their fish so much? It’s because, the way the cook their fish, is like nowhere else in the world. Anyone who has been to Bengal and has been fortunate enough be treated to authentic Bengali fish based cuisine will never argue that Bengali fish dishes are simply exquisite. Now, there might be prawn in the list which is not technically a fish. However, these are Bongs and just like they eat water, prawn is also mach (fish) for them. If you want to be treated to these authentic fish dishes by a Bengali, you wouldn’t want to argue on the pettier issues, would you? Let’s find out the dishes that you want to dig in when you find yourself in this East Indian state.

Daab chingri

The prawn comes back again but this time inside coconut. This is spiced up prawn prepared in mustard oil and served inside coconut so that you have a combined taste of the mustard, prawn juice and the coconut cream. Mamma Mia!

Pabda Macher Jhaal

A quintessential Bengali homely dish, macher jhol is basically fish curry. However, when it comes to Pabda, a delicate sweet-water fish called Pablo Catfish in English, they add nigella seeds, coriander powder and chilies to their culinary wizardry and come up with something simply amazing.