After passing idle time for ten consecutive days due to the turbulent sea caused by the monsoon winds and the depression, thousands of fishing trawlers from the coast set out into the deep sea in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hilsa fish curry: This Bengali recipe is very easy to prepare, tastes delicious and is a great accompaniment with steamed rice. Add about a cup of water to it, about 1/2 tsp haldi, salt to taste and ...

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 ...