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 ...

When do you say your ilish has gone bad? It is never when the curry is too jhaal or nunpora. Ask Bengalis and they will tell you that ilish goes bad only when it is not served in plenty. Way before ...

Transactions closed around midnight at Nagendra Bazar, but the wholesale fish market is buzzing with activity. Some of the warehouses are producing gigantic ice chunks to keep the fresh catch cool and ...

ILISH, SAY Bengalis, is delish. A bony freshwater fish, it is to the people of Bangladesh (where it is the official national fish) and the Indian state of West Bengal (which designates it the state ...

Cut and wash the fish thoroughly. Marinate the fish pieces with salt and a pinch of turmeric powder. Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes. In a wok, add oil. Once the oil begins to smoke, add kalo jeera ...

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 ...

After the end of the 22-day ban on fishing, a huge number of ilish fish are being caught in the Meghna River of Bhola upazila since Saturday midnight. This has brought a smile to the fishermen's faces ...

Once a weekend staple for Bangladeshi households, the national fish ilish has now become a luxury item, with prices surging nearly 50% over the past year amid rising market costs and supply chain ...

The iconic Shorshe Ilish to Ilish Biryani, Daab Ilish, and more, feature on the menu at these Hilsa festivals around the city Apart from the quintessential ‘Shorshe Ilish’ there are dishes like Ilish ...

"Nothing can stop the saliva coming out of your tongue when you hear the name again. If you have ever tasted it, you can feel the taste. In case you haven't, I'm sure you will set your mind on it ...

KAKINADA : An ilish fish weighing around 1.5 kg was sold for Rs 18,500 at an open auction in East Godavari’s Antarvedi on Saturday. Bought by a resident of Narasapuram in West Godavari, the fish ...