Ingredient appreciation — what makes Hilsa Fish Curry special

What sets Hilsa Fish Curry apart is the handling of hilsa fish. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy from poppy seeds result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Bengali cuisine shares roots with West Bengal India but has distinct Muslim food traditions. The a family Friday hilsa lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had aam panna green mango drink as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Hilsa Fish Curry is the place to start.