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.’
LOIYTTA SHUTKI/ DRY BOMBAY DUCK FISH BHARTA
ললইট্টা শুঁটকির ভভর্তা
SERVES
4
PREPARATION
45 Mins
COOKING
15 Mins
120 g loiytta shutki
¼ cup mustard oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
¼ cup shallot, thinly sliced
3 dry chillies
Salt if needed (dry fish contains a lot of salt
1 teaspoon tamarind, pulp
¼ cup spring onion, chopped
১২০ গ্রাম লইট্টা শুটকি
¼ কাপ সরিষার তেল
৫ টি রসুনের কোয়া, পাতলা করে কাটা
¼ কাপ দেশি পেঁয়াজ, কুঁচি
৩ শুকনো মরিচ
প্রয়োজনে লবণ (শুকনো মাছে প্রচুর লবণ রয়েছে)
১ চা চামচচ তেঁতুলের, পাল্প
¼ কাপ পেঁয়াজ পাতা, কুঁচি
DETAILS :
CUT the dry fish into 1-inch long pieces and soak in water for 30 minutes; wash and rinse 2-3 times properly. In low heat, roast the dry fish pieces for 7 minutes, and add water to boil. Strain the fish, and discard the water. De-bone the fish.
IN a separate pan, heat the mustard oil, fry the garlic and shallot until golden brown, and remove onto kitchen paper. In the same oil, fry the deboned dry fish and the chillies for 5 minutes, and remove them from the heat.
POUND all the ingredients. Mix with tamarind pulp and spring onion. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
