Bengali pantry essentials

Four interesting variations on this popular Bengali recipe of Bhetki fish fillets steamed in banana leaf parcels

An easy fiery red chicken curry made with a handful of ingredients—perfect with rice or rooti

A prized Bengali mashkolai or biulir dal (urad in Hindi) recipe flavoured with fennel seeds and ginger.

Jute leaves, called paat shaak in Bengali, are in season during the monsoon in Bengal. Don't have jute leaf? Use spinach!

Creamy and tart lime-orange custard in a flakey, buttery pie—bonus, tricks to a perfect shortcrust pastry shell!

Pork ribs, marinated with malt vinegar and worcestershire sauce in a thick, peppery, braised sauce.