Fish Fry....

- Fish Fry koto? [How much for a Fish Fry?]

- Ekta 20. [20 Rs each.]

- Ki bolchen? [Are you kidding me?]

- Na dada…choto Bhetki…apnader osob Basa tasa na. [It’s Bhetki but smaller…not that fancy 'Basa' of yours.]

- Din to duto. [Give me two.]

My city surprises at every turn. 

Delicious, passably over-fried, juicy and honest Fish Fries - made with modest Bhekti fillets, sell at one of the busiest spots, loosely called ‘Office para’, of downtown Calcutta. The seasoned seller, having procured the fishes directly from fishermen, processes the fillets all by himself. Just by skipping the intermediary exchanges he saves a sizeable cost. So, we smile to get a fry for 20. Amazing!