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Enjoy the monsoon magic with hilsa delights at Club Verde and Ecohub

From ilish bhapa, bhaja to ilish khichuri — taste authentic and traditional dishes at these Hilsa festivals

The rain patters, and your heart yearns for a warm plate of steamed rice and ilish bhapa. This monsoon, indulge in a delightful array of hilsa dishes and satiate your cravings at Club Verde and Ecohub.

At Club Verde’s Maple, savour platters like the Ilish Paturi Platter, Ilish Fry Platter, Ilish Begun er Jhol Platter, Bhapa Ilish Platter, and more. Each platter is served with steamed rice, aloo jhuri bhaja, sona moong dal, chutney, papad, lemon and chilli.

Date: Till August 31

Address: The Condoville, Budherhat Rd, 2052, Chak Garia, Panchasayar, Upohar, Kolkata: 700094

Pocket pinch for two: Rs 1,200 onwards 

Head to Ecohub for their Ahare Bahare Ilish Shundori festival, where you can enjoy hilsa platters, like the Khichuri Platter, Sesher Ilish Platter and more. These platters also come with steamed rice, aloo jhuri bhaja, sona moong dal, chutney, papad, lemon and chili. Hurry, if you want to enjoy the exquisite flavours of the Queen of Fish. 

Date: Till August 31

Address: Ecospace Business Park, Plot IIf/11, 86c, Street Number 372, AA II, Newtown, Kolkata: 700160

Pocket pinch for two: Rs 1,200 onwards 

— Jaismita Alexander 

Also read: Make Oh! Calcutta-style Ilish Bhapa at home with this recipe