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Yellow-tail mullet (Sicamugil cascasia)
Name in Bengali: Kachki/Kechki/Keski
Taxonomy:
Phylum Chordata
Subphylum Craniata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Mugiliformes
Family Mugilidae (mullets)
Genus Sicamugil
Species Sicamugil cascasia
Habitat: freshwater.
Maximum size: 10 cm; individuals in the photograph are about 2-3 cm long.
Not in IUCN Red List.
Above scientific information from www.fishbase.org/home.html.
The species is a popular food-fish in both Bangladesh and India, especially among the Bengalees.
With cholar dal, enchorer dalna, begun bhaja,aloo posto, rice and lime chutney. Absolutely yummy. Cost Rs 40 a plate i.e. $0.80
Eggplant compote. It is spicy savory! A very typical village dish of Bangladesh, one of my favorite items! My niece Mimi made it, out of all places, in Ohio!!! Some of the traditional ingredients used in this item are Mustard oil and seared, smoked dry red chili-peppers, raw onions, cilantro, salt...
An Indian sweet called Penda (pronounced Peh-rah). You get all sorts of Penda and this one has Saffron and pistachio nuts in it. It's soft to the feel and smooth in texture. A total delight to eat!
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This is a spicy Fish Curry, you can make it less spicy if you want but still will taste very good. If curious, check out my food blog:
bhalokhabo.blogspot.com/2011/01/macher-jhal-rui-or-americ...