Chingri malai curry also known as Prawn malai curry, is a Bengali curry made from prawns and coconut milk, onions, turmeric, green chilli, garlic, ginger and flavoured with spices. The dish is popular throughout Bengal and is served during weddings and celebrations, or for guests.

Ilish maacher jhaal or el jhol’ is a light Bengali fish stew, similar to curry (Ilish or hilsa fish) , It consists of chunks of fish which is infused with flavours of kaalo jeere, onions, turmeric, chili peppers, grated ginger, coriander, nigella seeds, cumin, mustard seeds, and sharp mustard oil.