Recipes worth cooking twice.

Chela Fish Curry

Small Chela Fish with Sponge Gourd

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…

Indian Salmon (Tailla) Curry

Spicy Indian Salmon Curry

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 with Radish and Eggplant Bhaji

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 with Flat Beans (Shim Diye Sorpunti)

Laupatai Sarpunti Mach (Leaf-Wrapped Fish)

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…

Pagash Fish Thai Style Fish Fillet

Chinese Style Steamed Thai Pangas Fish

Rice Cooker Pangasius Fish with Capsicums

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 Mach Bhuna (Bengal loach bhuna)

Bou Fish Curry with Vegetables

Shing Fish Curry with Raw Banana and Curry Leaves

Shing Fish Jhol

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.…

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…

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 Fish Curry

Kholisha Fish Fry

Kholshe Macher Jhal

Bengali Mustard Fish Fry (Kasundi Fish Fry)

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…

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 Methy Curry

Shol Macher Kalia

Shol Mulo

Aam Shol

Shol Fish Boitta Sak Curry

Parshe Machher Jhal Shorshe

Koshano Parse Mach

Parshe Fry

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 Curry with Vegetables

Taki Macher Bhorta

Taki Macher Jhuri Bhaja