Ingredient appreciation — what makes Beef Kala Bhuna special

What sets Beef Kala Bhuna apart is the handling of mustard oil. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy from poppy seeds result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Bengali cuisine shares roots with West Bengal India but has distinct Muslim food traditions. The a family Friday hilsa lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had lassi as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Beef Kala Bhuna is the place to start.