Kankra Jhal
I take you back to Kolkata for one of my favourite Bengali seafood dishes, Kankra Jhal, or crab curry cooked with fresh mustard paste, chillies, caramelised onions, and a blend of bold, earthy spices.
Full recipe coming soon
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