Imagine you get a craving for the delicious Shorshe Ilish (hilsa in mustard gravy) late at night. Under normal circumstances, it would be very hard to satisfy that craving. The markets have already ...

Hilsa or Ilish or Tenualosa ilisha is possibly the most popular fish from Bengal. Related to the Herring family, the fish is not only consumed in the Indian subcontinent, but also extensively consumed ...

Fish is a cultural identity for Bengalis. It is not just a part of their diet, but a staple. In most Bengali households, fish is a part of their daily diet. While there are different types of fish ...

Joseph Manavalan's Bengali speciality Shorshe Ilish is made with the popular river fish hilsa. The fried fish is served with a thick, spicy gravy cooked in mustard oil with plenty of green chillies to ...

Ranchi: Durga Puja holds a special place in the hearts of Ranchiites. Beyond its religious significance, the festival serves as a time for families to reunite, as the younger generation often migrates ...

Hilsa lovers may be able to satisfy their cravings without hassle as ready-to-eat canned Shorshe Ilish could be introduced to the market in the next three months ...

This monsoon, Kolkata’s restaurants have been taken over by the queen of fish. From timeless favourites like Shorshe Ilish and Bhapa Paturi to modern renditions like smoked hilsa and grilled ilish ...

Durga Puja has many faces. On one hand, it’s synonymous with pandal-hopping, late-night adda sessions and soaking in the festive lights. For others, it is a quiet celebration of togetherness, family ...

Cookery show ‘Rannaghar’ is ready to engage in a ‘fishy affair’; after all, it’s ‘Ilish Parbon’. Keeping the eternal love affair between ‘Bhojon Rosik Bangali and Machh’ (foodie Bengali and fish) in ...

Have you tasted the best of the hilsas yet? If not, visit The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata to enjoy Ilish Parbon, a tribute to Bengal’s beloved silver delight, ilish (hilsa). Ilish Parbon at Alfresco ...