Tales and stories that mention the mermaids seem to feel unreal. But few incidences in different parts of the world exhibit the existence of the fairies even in the present time. Mermaids are still alive in sculptures and folklore for years describing attractive appearances. The evidence of thousands of years has mentioned the existence of the mermaids and somehow the presence of the water fairies is still observed.

Hereby a few new real-life incidents confirm the existence of mermaids in different parts of the world.

• It was in 2017, in the seashore of Kochi in India that the fishermen had trapped a creature that did not look like any kind of fish or natural sea animal. It was similar to or beautiful mermaids as in the tales but on the examination of the creature, the features matched partially to mammal and fish. The incident has been one of the exceptional stories that are true from the sea.
• A few years earlier in 2016, two boys were swimming in the countryside river when they started to drown. Two beautiful mermaids pushed them aside to the side of the river, they were alive. But the two boys were pulled back by the fairies when they saw their parents crying. They were killed the second time when returned to the island.

• Isreal itself has been a place with the real stories of mermaids alive present within the sea are observed. In 2009, at the town of Kiryat Yam the stories of the mermaid. Several people in the town said that they had seen the mermaid showing different tricks. In 2013 sometimes in May, the living mermaids were seen but it is entirely wrong to assume that the size of the mermaids could be as large as in tales and folklores. The size of this mermaid was almost a small-medium size of fish.
• In 2008, it was in South Africa that a woman with long beautiful hair and human features in the upper part of the body. The lower part was the body of a fish with fins as well as a tail. The eyes were fiery red with a strange noise. After a few minutes, she left the place and moved to disappear into the sea, her name was “Kaaiman”.

• In Zimbabwe 2012, the Irate mermaid was visible to the construction group who were working for a Dam in the river. The strange part was that mermaids are found in the sea but here the river had one such beautiful creature.

Mythologically the mermaids are worshipped as a strong spirit by the people of Northern Syria. Mermaids are still alive that ensures and signifies life and fertility according to ancient beliefs. Historical evidence was collected from different parts of the world, such as the Mami Wata from Nigeria. Sirens and mermaids mythological stories from the ancient stories of Greece and Rome describe their existence from the past. While their presence to date is still realized by people globally.

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Whenever you close your eyes and think about the classy dishes of Kolkata no doubt the lacy and web textures of the crispy egg cover layered Fish Kabiraji will be floating in your imagination, if you have tasted it before.

Stuffed with fish fillets and a bit of spice it is prosperously surviving despite different continental food, and National foods are in the market. The best form of appetite from the Bengali Kitchen. A distinctive form of cutlets has a splendid mouth-watering aroma that will pull you from as far as you are towards it. Fish Kabiraji acts as a dote to the empty belly, also it is a strong compact protein combination that was invented before independence which is about more than 70 years old.

History of Fish Kabiraji Cutlet

No! This special preparation of this cutlet has nothing to do with the Kabiraji that is Ayurveda or its medicine, the main confusion grew and finally imposed on the name of this fish cutlet. Since this new stylish covering of the tasty dish was attractive as much as the fish, the British called it coverage fish. But the name did not remain the same as the more amazing formation of this coverage was and turned to “co-bi-ra-ji”. Fish cutlet is one of the British snacks but mostly made of chicken but after a certain time, they wanted something new in their plates. Dak bungalow officers, Britih asked their chef to try something new dish from the cutlets. Finally after several experiments the concept and flavor of Fish Kabiraji cutlet had won their heart and stomach. As well as of the Bengalis of Bengal!

Covered fish with egg layers sound more attractive when called “Fish Kabiraji”. Bhetki fish is the main ingredient that is marinated and then fried with the eggs batter. Sounds too easy but no longer when you have to use your artistry to make the laces with the eggs batters and it needs some creativity to do so. While few believe that a good cook or chef should attract someone with the aroma and by first glance of the food. It is being served as it was before independence. It has not changed in any form as people love to see and eat in the same way as it was seventy years before independence.

Fish kabiraji in the streets of Kolkata

Bengalis have always been foodie, and not a single day the kitchen runs without the varieties of fish. No doubt if you are a fish lover, then you are from Bengal or a Bengali.
So, while you take a walk along with the street stalls of Kolkata you will find the fish and chicken cutlets. While fish kabiraji is another most favored dish but as for kabiraji you need to add the layer of the web by the eggs after the fish cutlet is formed.
People love to enjoy it as evening snacks over a cup of tea having hours of talks on politics and football. Fish Kabiraji cutlets are also served in restaurants apart from the street as the traditional food of Bengalis which has not changed its appearance and taste, as people love to eat as it has been prepared for decades.

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Bengali Fish Curries – Food is a indispensible part of the existence of Bengalis and their love for fish is at par with an Italian’s love for Pizza.

Fish is a staple food in Bengali households, especially during lunch, the proverbial ‘machh-bhat’ (fish curry and rice) you all are aware of. You can take a Bengali out of Kolkata but can never take Kolkata out of a Bengali.

If you are a vegetarian, you will have to make amends with your choice once in Kolkata because Bengalis love to adulate their guests by feeding fish. Hospitable people as they are, will pamper you with the below mentioned bengali fish curries once you are a guest at their place.

Or if you are lucky enough to win over a Bong damsel into marriage and become a ‘Jamai’ (son-in-law) then you are sorted for these bengali fish curries for life . Read on below:

Bengali Fish Curries –

1 – Elish Machher Paturi:

Eelish or Hilsa is the life-blood of Bengalis. In monsoon the air would infused with rich aroma of Hilsa cooking in Bengali households. Paturi means smearing the Hilsa with mustard paste with generous amount of green chillies and oil. This is heaven in mouth. Take note!

2 – Eelish Machher Begun Jhol:

This fish curry is prepared with Hilsa itself with the side of chunky pieces of eggplant. Black cumin seeds and chillies are splattered before cooking the watery fish curry with green chilli paste and turmaric powder.

3 – Rui Machher Kalia:

This kind of fish curry is prepared with Rohu fish that is widely available across Kolkata and not a single day passed in Bengali households without consuming this fish. However, the conerned dish is made with using yogurt, green chilli paste, red chilli powder, onion-garlic-ginger paste and lots of raisins. This has a thick gravy and there is a lot of oil used to cook this delicacy. You will be served Rui Machher Kalia with a plate full of steamy rice.

4 – Pabda Machher Jhal:

This is a ceremonial dish n Bengali household whose roots are in Bangladesh. Pabda is a highly regarded fish in Kolkata which is rich in nutrient value too. This kind of fish curry is cooked with tomato paste, turmeric powder, green chilli paste, red chilli paste and ginger paste. Beforehand, some black cumin seeds and whole green chillies are splattered in oil. Whatsoever, Pabda is tasty because of the buttery softness and the curry has a fiery hot gravy which is served with steamy rice.

5 – Moya Machher Tok:

This is not a typical fish curry but a Fish Chutney where tamarind is used for the sour taste. Small Carplet fish are deep fried in oil then cooked in tamarind paste with the side of sugar, chillies and salt to cook this savoury dish.

So next time you are in Kolkata, don’t forget to treat your taste buds to these awesome bengali fish curries from bengal. These have a nostalgic side and Bengalis made sure not to incorporate any changes in the way how their ancestors cooked these dishes.

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