Whats the staple food in West Bengal? Any guesses? If you answered fish, you’re suffering from a common misconception (another link). Fish is the most loved dish. But Bhaat (i.e. steamed rice, boiled rice or uble chawal) is something that Bongs drool over. The post describes how to cook a lean bong platter – bhaat, dal, bhaja. Serves: 2 Cooking time: 20 + 10min Preparation time: 5+5min