Food of West Bengal     

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If there is anything the state of West Bengal is known for, is its food. Bengali food has spread all over the world and is something short of a ‘big craze’. The cuisine of West Bengal primary consists of rice and fish. There are many people who eat vegetables. Fresh water fish is a common diet of the people of West Bengal. Mustard oil is used as the cooking oil in the state of West Bengal. The Hilsa fish is among the most favored meal in the state.

The diet of the people usually depends upon the location and the climate. The people in the southern part of the state, near to the Bay of Bengal eat a lot of fish while fish is not eaten in as much quantities in the northern region.

The love of Bengali’s for sweetmeats is well known to every India, either in India or abroad. The sweets of West Bengal are spread all over the country with people savoring them wit great relish. The Bengali style of cooking reflects the influence of European and Mughal cooking styles. A unique pattern has evolved across the state as originally the people of West Bengal, love to try out new ways.