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Chela: Affordable and Often Overlooked
If you try to imagine Bangladeshi fish, chances are you’ll picture the big ones first. Of course, our hilsha is famous — and rightfully so. The Bangladeshi…
Chanda Fish: Small Indigenous Fish in Bangladesh
One of the great things about small indigenous fish in Bangladesh is that they’re not just a main dish, they make for a fantastic snack too. Take Chanda nama…
Another small wonder: Dhela Mach
We who grew up in Bangladesh know the importance of small fish. I have heard “ mola dhela mach khele choker jyoti bare” a thousand times over, meaning eating…
Tailla: The Indian Salmon from Bangladesh’s Bay of Bengal
I still remember the first time I discovered Tailla fish at a local market in Dhaka. I’d heard so much about salmon from all those Western shows and movies…
Modhu Pabda: The Honey Fish
Modhu is the Bengali word for honey. This name is given to the fish likely because of its sweet taste. Modhu Pabda has a buttery flavor and delicate, tender…
Kuli, Bhut Bailla
I know most Bengalis living abroad miss the abundant variety of fish we have back home. In Bangladesh, we have access to so many fish species that other…
Tara Baim (Lesser Spiny Eel)
I may have mentioned my distaste for Baim (eel) fish in a previous blog post —something about the way it looks and how most people cook it just doesn’t sit…
Pretty Pink and Delicious: Pink Perch – Meet Bangladesh’s Rupban
Living in the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, I was always a bit envious of people from Bangladesh’s coastal areas. Why? Because they had access to fish…
Thai Sharpunti
Growing up, Thai Sharpunti—or silver barb—was just another fish on the dinner table. I can bet that not a single Bengali would name Sharpunti as their…
Maita/Ghora Mach: The Mighty Migratory Fish
Many of the fish found in Bangladesh’s rivers are not local. We get a lot of migratory fish in our rivers, which are seasonal, meaning they are only available…
Murbaila/Bartail Flathead: The Prized Catch from The Bay of Bengal
Most people, when they think of Bangladeshi fish, usually think of the fish found in the Bangladeshi rivers. Which is right, as we have more rivers than most…
Slow-Cooked Fish Curry (Koshano Mach)
Koshano Mach Recipe This is the second Kosho Mach (slow cooked fish) recipe from Moni Dadi’s diary. The other one should be already available on our…
Thai Pangas and Majhari Thai Pangas
Thai Pangas and Majhari Thai Pangas To us Bengalis, large fishes like Pangas are not just something to eat—they are a symbol of hospitality and respect. That…
Kata Phasa Mach: Calling Out to Some Homely Warmth in the Beginning of Winter
Kata Phasa Mach: Calling Out to Some Homely Warmth in the Beginning of Wintery Autumn is almost gone here in Finland. It’s not fully snowing yet, or maybe it…
Mrigal/White Carp: A True Champion of the Carp Family
Mrigal/White Carp: A True Champion of the Carp Family Bengalis and their love for large fish is a timeless affair. We cannot go long without our beloved…
Rani, Bou
Rani, Bou Rani means queen in Bengali and Bou means wife or bride, both names befitting this pretty little fish. Of course, Bengalis have a way of giving…
Shing Mach: Our Medicine, Our Comfort
Shing Mach: Our Medicine, Our Comfort The Asian stinging catfish or fossil cat (Heteropneustes fossilis), commonly known as “Shing fish” or “Shingi” in…
Gojar: The Fish That Will Heal your Soul
Gojar: The Fish That Will Heal your Soul We Bengalis and our love for big fish goes a long way. It’s hard to describe this image to someone who isn’t Bengali.…
Ilish Mouli or Hilsha in Coconut Milk
Ilish Mouli Recipe Ask any Bengali what their top 3 fish are, and Hilsa will surely be on the list. The Bengali love hilsa like no other fish. Hilsa or…
Spiced Fish Curry (Mouri Parshe)
Mouri Parshe Recipe Many of you are probably not familiar with Parshe fish. Even if you ask me, I would struggle to identify Parshe fish. Parshe fish is…
Hilsa Fish Paturi – Steamed in Banana Leaf
Hilsa Fish Paturi Recipe Nature and geography plays a […]
Nados fish: Much to Love About the Meni Mach
Nados fish: Much to Love About the Meni Mach What I miss most about Bengali everyday meals is their simplicity. Especially the everyday fish curry in any…
Fish Steak with Beans
Fish Steak with Beans Recipe “Mache Bhaate Bengali” (মাছে ভাতে বাঙালি) or “Fish and rice make the Bengali” is an old proverb used to describe the Bengali…
Bele Fish: Subtle, Seasonal, and Seriously Underrated
Bele Fish: Subtle, Seasonal, and Seriously Underrated I’ll be honest—the first time someone offered me bele fish, I almost said no. And can you blame me? In…
Kholisha/ Banded gourami
Kholisha/ Banded gourami I don’t know if it’s a Bengali myth or it actually has any scientific evidence, but we Bengalis are big fans of jiyol mach – fishes…
Jat Punti: The Small Fish With Big Flavors
Jat Punti: The Small Fish With Big Flavors Forgive my ignorance, but I don’t know if any other culture celebrates small fish quite like Bengali cuisine. While…
Boal Fish: A Bengali Favorite
Boal Fish: A Bengali Favorite Bengalis are famous for being food lovers. For us, every special occasion begins and ends with food—lots of it! Since fish and…
Mexican Fish Steak
Mexican Fish Steak Recipe If you are looking for a traditional mexican fish steak recipe , you are in the wrong place. We specialize in Bengali cuisine…
Thai Style Fish Fillet
Thai Style Fish Fillet Recipe “Mache Bhaate Bengali” or “Fish and rice make the Bengali” is an old proverb used to describe the Bengali. And it is…
Tuna Fish Tikka
Tuna Fish Tikka Recipe Everytime I write about a fish recipe the first thing that comes to me mind, without exception, is “মাছে ভাতে বাঙালি” (Mache Bhaate…
Eggplant & Fish Curry (Bacha Mach Begun)
Bacha Mach Begun Recipe When it comes to fish lexicon, I am not the most literate. Just a few days ago I learned that Bhetki fish is another name for Koral…
Pomfret with Red Sauce Recipe
Pomfret with Red Sauce Recipe Pomfret is one of the most popular fish in Bangladesh. Yet the name used to confuse me because most of the Bengali…
Grilled Bhetki Recipe
Grilled Bhetki Recipe The biggest confusion for this recipe involved what is vetki fish called in English ? Well the english for Bhetki or Vetki mach is…
Carp Fish in Bengali Cuisine: Common Carp, Grass Carp, and Silver Carp
Carp Fish in Bengali Cuisine: Common Carp, Grass Carp, and Silver Carp Carp species are among the most widely farmed and consumed fish across the globe, and…
Tular Dandi Fish: The Overlooked Gem of the Bengali Cuisine
Tular Dandi Fish: The Overlooked Gem of the Bengali Cuisine Tular Dandi fish—scientifically known as Sillaginopsis panijus—is a cherished species in…
Foli Fish: A Bengali Summer Favorite
Foli Fish: A Bengali Summer Favorite Foli fish, also called the bronze featherback, is a freshwater fish from Bangladesh, known for its unique flavor and…
Lal Poa Fish: A Very Bengali Seafood Experience
Lal Poa Fish, A Very Bengali Seafood Experience Red/Lal Poa fish, also known as the yellow croaker fish, is well-known for its tender, juicy meat that peels…
Shol Fish: A Peek into the Bengali Curry Loving Soul
Shol Fish: A Peek into the Bengali Curry Loving Soul Shol fish is a variety of snakehead fish, also called striped snakehead fish. Some of its other names…
Orange Fish
Orange Fish Recipe This is not a typical Bengal dish, this is heavily inspired by foreign cuisine. What I can confirm is that this dish is a certified Moni…
Jhal, Jhol and Fry, the Infamous Parshe Fish
Parshe Fish Parshe Mach, or Mullet is a small fish with a single central bone. Due to its size and structure this fish is very easy to handle and a favorite…
The Catfish Cure: Magur Fish for a Healthy You
Magur Fish If you grow up in a bengali household you are probably more familiar with magur mach or catfish as a health food. Every time I would have a fever…
Chapila Fish: A Staple of Bengali Cuisine and Its Health Benefits
Chapila Fish Chapila is a small freshwater fish very commonly available in Bangladesh. It is a popular fish because of its taste and easy availability. When I…
Kachki Fish: The Bite-Sized Nutritional Powerhouse
Kachki Fish: The Bite-Sized Nutritional Powerhouse My father is a big fan of choto mach , an umbrella term in Bangladesh for various small fish species. These…
Taki Fish: Bengali Comfort Food
Taki Fish As fall begins and the weather cools, I find myself missing not only the warmth of summer but also the warmth of home. Nothing brings me that…
Tilapia: A Versatile Favorite That Deserves More Love
Tilapia: A Versatile Favorite That Deserves More Love Tilapia fish or Majhari tilapia is one of the most commonly available fishes in Bangladesh. There may…
Nutrient Powerhouse Tengra Fish: 4 Delicious Recipes
Nutrient Powerhouse Tengra Fish The Tengra fish, also known as the Gangetic Mystus or Mystus Tengara, is a small variety of the catfish family that is very…
Fish Boitta Sak Curry
Fish Boitta Sak Curry Recipe The choice of fish in Fish Boitta Sak Curry is also significant. Not all fish curries taste good with Sak. And that is…
Bamla Fish/ Lote Fish
Bamla Fish/ Lote Fish Bamla fish is a saltwater fish or sea fish that has several names in different countries (as it is widely available in Bangladesh, and…
6 Bangladeshi Shrimp Recipes You’ll Love
6 Bangladeshi Shrimp Recipes You’ll Love Although shrimp are not technically fish, we Bengalis consider them on the same level as fish. In fact, we even call…
Bengali Pomfret Fish Guide: Benefits, Nutrition, and 4 Easy Recipes
Pomfret Fish Rupchanda, or Chinese pomfret in English, is a well-known and loved fish to the bengalis. The fish is popular both for its taste and because it…
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