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.’
SALTED ROYAL HILSA BHARTA
নোনা ইলিশ ভর্তা
SERVES
4
PREPARATION
10 Mins
COOKING
15 Mins
300 g salted hilsa
¼ cup oil
10 dry red chillies
1⁄3 cup garlic, chopped
1 cup shallot, chopped
৩০০ গ্রাম নোনা ইলিশ
¼ কাপ তেল
১০ শুকনো লাল মরিচ
1⁄3 কাপ রসুন, কাটা
১ কাপ দেশি পেঁয়াজ, কাঁটা
DETAILS :
SOAK the salted hilsa in hot water for 1 hour to get rid of the salt. Drain and debone the fish. Set aside.
HEAT oil, fry the dry chillies until crisp, and remove. Fry the garlic and onion until golden brown, and remove them onto kitchen paper. Last but not least, fry the hilsa for just 5 minutes and remove it from the oil.
POUND all the ingredients together to make a smooth paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning. This bharta is supposed to be very hot.
