{"product_id":"machlish","title":"Machlish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alpana Ghosh (আলপনা ঘোষ)\u003cbr data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ranna - Grihasajja (রান্না - গৃহসজ্জা)\u003cbr data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eCover: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789350404850\u003cbr data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"166\"\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 284 gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e\"Machlish\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebration of the cultural significance and culinary diversity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"317\"\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bengali life. As a cherished part of Bengali culture, fish symbolizes prosperity, especially during festivals and religious rituals. \u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e delves deep into this tradition, intertwining history, culture, and recipes in this engaging book. From the \u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"593\"\u003efolk tales\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eancient epics\u003c\/strong\u003e, fish plays a prominent role in Bengali literature, art, and daily life. This book brings those rich traditions to the forefront while introducing readers to fascinating stories about fish from \u003cstrong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eBengali folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"855\"\u003ehistorical anecdotes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"892\"\u003erecipes from literary texts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eThe book also explores the \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"945\"\u003elife of fishermen\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bengali \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"968\"\u003emarkets\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"991\"\u003efishing practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, and their evolving roles in society. Additionally, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e paints a broader picture of how \u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e was revered across various cultures, including the stories of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eEuropean fishermen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eChinese and Japanese fish traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003efish symbolism in various cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eThe real highlight, however, lies in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003erich collection of fish recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e—many of them derived from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eancient literary sources\u003c\/strong\u003e, while others are delicious \u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003emodern renditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether it's the iconic Bengali \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eIlish Mach\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eChingri Malai Curry\u003c\/strong\u003e, or rare fish dishes from different cultures, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\"Machlish\"\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the joy of cooking fish into the heart of every kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides a detailed account of the role of fish in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eBengali culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, literature, and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eCultural Exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes stories about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003efishermen\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bengali markets and their lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eInternational Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e: Discusses \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003efish traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e in cultures like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eEurope\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eAncient and Modern Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a diverse collection of fish recipes, from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eancient Bengali literary texts\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003econtemporary dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eUnique Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book mixes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eculinary exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003ehistorical anecdotes\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a cultural journey alongside the recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eVaried Dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes a wide variety of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003efish dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eBengali classics\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003einternational preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eAlpana Ghosh\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003e1945\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003eKolkata\u003c\/strong\u003e. She is a graduate of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/strong\u003e and began her career as a journalist with the magazine \u003cstrong data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eKalantar\u003c\/strong\u003e. She later became a teacher at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003eSouth Point School\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eBallygunge\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kolkata. Apart from her deep interest in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eliterature\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2803\"\u003ecooking\u003c\/strong\u003e, she is well-versed in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eSpanish\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003ePortuguese\u003c\/strong\u003e languages, having pursued higher education in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eMacau\u003c\/strong\u003e through a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003ePortuguese government scholarship\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alpana has also studied \u003cstrong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eJapanese Ikebana\u003c\/strong\u003e (flower arrangement) and has been recognized by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eIkebana International Kyoto School\u003c\/strong\u003e for her proficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003eHer passion for cooking began post-marriage, under the guidance of her \u003cstrong data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003emother\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003egrandmother\u003c\/strong\u003e, and she has never stopped experimenting with new recipes and techniques. She has a distinct blend of culinary expertise and cultural exploration, which comes alive in her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eKey Takeaway\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003e\"Machlish\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than just a cookbook—it’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003ecultural exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e of fish in Bengali life, woven together with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003edelicious recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3603\"\u003ehistorical insights\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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