BJP effect: Beef is vanishing from India’s Bengal, forcing diet changes

1 month ago
cooked in a single large wok, while fish curry simmers in another. Previously, both woks held beef. Alam explained they can no longer offer dishes like beef stew or chaap, which require higher-quality meat. Prices have also spiked: a plate of bhuna now costs 120 rupees ($1.25), up from 100 rupees ($1.04),