Importance of Fish in Bengali Diet
Bengali cuisine encompasses food from the country of Bangladesh as well as the Indian state, West Bengal. Bengali cuisine is often considered to be synonymous with fish aptly described by the age old adage which states that fish and rice make a Bengali. The status of the guest was directly proportional to the weight of the fish cooked for dinner in Bengal previously.
Whether it is a marriage ceremony or a house warming party, fish dominates the main course of every Bengali meal. Bengalis have experimented with as many as forty varieties of freshwater fishes which includes Rohu, Koi, Tangra, Magur, Katla, Padba, prawn and many more. Hilsa is treated as an icon of Bengali culture. The breed of Hilsa migrating from the Lower Ganges is considered to be the best. Fishes also double up as exquisite gift items in Bengal
From: http://iNetBharat.com
