Sheem'er Bhorta—a spicy, fudgy winter specialty from Bengal | Sheem bata

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

broad beans

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green peas are more accessible and still nutritious.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: scallions

Shallots provide a milder flavor while scallions are often more affordable.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

Boil the sheem in just enough water until tender.

Grind the boiled sheem with onion and garlic using a grinder or stone sheel-nora.

Heat mustard oil in a kadai.

Add the sheem mixture to the kadai.

Add salt, sugar, red chili powder, and turmeric to the mixture.

Cook on low heat until it’s cooked down.

Cooking Techniques

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