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Debkanya Naskar's avatar

Finally! Thank you. Loved the writing of course, but absolutely loved macher jhol and shukto being called out as torture food. Mandatory reading for all Bengali parents.

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Thank you. I have gotten a fair share of hate for speaking the truth on this but I'm pleased to find some support. Torture food is bang on.

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Ankita R's avatar

Are you a maach-disliking but sushi-loving bengali? According to my folks, I should be ashamed of myself for this (the declaration was made, ofcourse, in chaste Bangla)

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

No, i don't like Sushi either. I'm consistent in my dislike for maach! But I do like the Fish Fry with kashundi and peyaj.

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Ankita R's avatar

There goes your consistency! 😀

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Haha true! As a Bangali, I cannot say no to deep fried food. Easy or west, para r chop singara best!

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Rachita Raj's avatar

Loved this, Rohan! Found myself chuckling throughout :) Too good!

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Thanksss!! :D

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Tania's avatar

What a daarun piece of writing!

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Thank you!! :D

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Garima Joshi's avatar

I think you should add a sound byte on how to pronounce poisson

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Hahaha! Yes, since French is my native tongue that would've been apposite.

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