Spice level warning — Pitha is not what I expected

I underestimated Pitha. The fresh and fishy description didn't prepare me for the reality. mustard oil brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

Bengali cuisine shares roots with West Bengal India but has distinct Muslim food traditions. The a family Friday hilsa lunch setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. jhal muri puffed rice snack cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.