About the Book: Discover the vibrant flavours and culinary traditions of Bengal in Smoke Rice Water, featuring 100 delicious recipes from one of the world’s most richly interconnected food cultures. Kishwar Chowdhury brings the foodways of more than 200 million people into the modern home kitchen, sharing traditional techniques and recipes ranging from street snacks and Mughal-inspired dishes to fish stews, green mango lentils and beloved Bengali sweets. Drawing on her heritage and experience as a second-generation migrant, Kishwar combines cultural history with practical, accessible recipes, offering home cooks a warm and inspiring introduction to authentic Bengali cuisine.