BHARTAS THE MOST POPULAR DISHES OF BANGLADESH
The word “bharta” means “mash and mix.” Bhortas are the simplest and the ultimate comfort food of Bangladesh. The key to Bangladeshi style bhortas are mustard oil, garlic, onion, and chilli. Bhortas are the most informal everyday food for Bangladeshis. It is usually a very spicy preparation. However, It can be adjusted according to your taste! Bhartas are best enjoyed with ‘Steamed rice’ and ‘Panta bhat,’ which means ‘fermented rice.’
ROSELLA LEAVES BHARTA
টক পাতার ভর্তা
SERVES
4
PREPARATION
10 Mins
COOKING
15 Mins
200 g rosella leaves
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon mustard oil
½ cup shallot sliced
2 tablespoons garlic, thinly sliced
5 dry chillies
২০০ গ্রাম টক পাতা
১ চা চামচ ললবণ
¼ কাপ জল
১ টেবিল চামচ সরিষার তেল
½ কাপপ দেশি পেঁয়াজ, কুঁচি
২ টেবিল চামচ রসুন, পাতলা করে কাটা
৫ টি শুকনো মরিচ
DETAILS :
CLEAN and wash the leaves. Boil with salt, and water until all the liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat.
HEAT oil, fry the chillies until crisp, and remove. Fry the garlic and shallot separately until golden brown. Pound the boiled leaves, with fried chillies, fried garlic, and shallot to make a fine paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with steamed rice.
