Ingredient appreciation — what makes Bhuna Khichuri special

What sets Bhuna Khichuri apart is the handling of mustard oil. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the fresh and fishy 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 Dhaka riverside fish restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had jhal muri puffed rice snack as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Bhuna Khichuri is the place to start.