Sometimes, we get tired of our daily eating habits. The same boring menu every day. Yet again, we are Bengalis. Fish is one of the mandatory items on our menu list. But, when you don’t have an option to eat fish at least once in the entire day, you would be certainly looking for something that worth compensates. Yes, in such times, we prefer ‘macher-dimer-bora’.

This dish has got a dual identity, being a part of the fish delicacy and simultaneously a fritter. It is commonly termed as fish roe. The tiny little fish eggs are marinated with onion, ginger and garlic paste, salt, chilies, and then deep-fried in hot oil. The flavors of the paste along with the taste of fish can indeed bring water to your mouth whenever you think about it.

Not just dual identity, it can serve dual purposes. You may eat it as a snack during tea time, or as a companion of rice and dal at lunchtime. Usually, you can get to eat the fish roe in plenty during the rainy season because of its availability. The crisps have a touch of sweetness, and fuss-free to both cook and eat. Since fish roe is cheap, you can have multiple of them. They are unprocessed and sold fresh in the fish markets.

If you want to taste this unique Bengal fish culinary, don’t waste your time and do the needful. Your taste buds are waiting to taste the wonder.