New Delhi: With Durga Puja 2025 beginning September 28, the excitement in Bengali households is already palpable. From dazzling pandals to new saris, from dhak beats to bhog, the celebration is incomplete without a taste of traditional Bengali delicacies. And when it comes to Pujo feasts, Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in mustard sauce) is the star of the table. Considered the queen of Bengali cuisine, this dish perfectly captures the festive spirit — rich, sharp, and unforgettable.

Interestingly, Bengalis believe that no Durga Puja is truly complete without a Hilsa dish, even though the fish is seasonal and sometimes scarce by late September. The Shorshe Ilish thus becomes both nostalgia and celebration on a plate — a tribute to homecoming, heritage, and the goddess herself.

Hilsa fish (cut into 5–6........

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