Post Views: 2,168 West Bengal is famously known as the land of Maach (fish) and Bhaat (rice). Bengalis share an irrevocable relationship with these two foods that are a staple in almost every household. Since countless rivers surround the state, fresh sweet water fish are a major attraction with rohu, pabda and koi being the popular ones. Interestingly, there are more than forty types of freshwater fish that are popularly served in Bengal. On the vegetarian platter, one would mostly find tubers, gourds, and roots. Vegetables like plantains, potatoes, water lily roots, brinjal and beans dominate the menu. Bengali cuisine is a blend of sweet and spicy flavours. The delicate…