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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.

Samosa, or as we call it Shingara, I make this stuffed with cauliflower, potatoes and peas.

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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...

Bong's Sunday Lunch - Mutton (Goat Meat) Curry...

shorshe dharosh - okra in mustard paste - from bong mom's cookbook

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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shorshe dharosh - okra in mustard paste - from bong mom's cookbook

shorshe dharosh - okra in mustard paste - from bong mom's cookbook

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:

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a very traditional Bangladeshi festival/formal occasion food.

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