Matysa Puran by Kalpana Bandyopadhyay [Hardcover]

The saying "Bengalis thrive on fish and rice" reflects the cultural identity of this community. The absence of fish on the plate is disappointing for many. While others may tease Bengalis about their love for fish, recent studies suggest that consuming at least 150 grams of fish three times a week is ideal for preventing heart disease. Those who eat fish twice a week have a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. Fish is now considered essential for everyone, not just Bengalis. Kalpana Bandyopadhyay's "Matsyapurana" presents various known and unknown fish recipes. Preparing delicious dishes from fish like rohu, hilsa, prawns, katla, mrigal, kalbaus, bata, koi, tengra, puti, shol, vetki, chital, folui, pabda, parshe, bhangar, and khaira is no longer a problem. The book evokes memories of mothers' or aunts' cooking.