Bengali cuisine is known for its delicate balance of flavours, subtle use of spices, and a deep respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The use of freshly-made mango pickle makes all the difference to this recipe for a yum paneer starter.
It is comfort food that's perfect for wet, cosy day indoors.
Subhash Jana, executive chef at Swissotel Kolkata shares two traditional Bengali recipes.
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