A variety of long-grain rice from the Bangladeshi district of Barisal.
Cabbage
Bengalis from Bangladesh are called Bangaals, while those from West Bengal are known as Ghotis.
Melon. Generally refers to cantaloup or musk melon.
Round deep-fried fishballs or balls of vegetables.
Black eyed beans
The monsoon. The rainy season.
Spring, the season
Utensil. Generally cutlery used in the kitchen in the preparation of a meal.
Gangetic ailia. A fish which may grow to 30 cm (12") but common at 18 cm (7"). Found in shoals in large rivers and connected waters. Siddharth Dasgupta tells me that this is probably one of the boniest of all fish consumed.
