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Panta Bhat

Cultural Context

Panta Bhat, a traditional Bengali dish, is often enjoyed during the Bengali New Year and is a staple for rural communities. It embodies the resourcefulness of using leftover rice, which is soaked overnight to enhance flavor and nutrition. This dish is not only a celebration of simplicity but also a reminder of the cultural significance of rice in Bengali cuisine, often served with fried fish and pickles. Today, Panta Bhat is cherished beyond its origins, celebrated in various forms across South Asia, especially during festivals and family gatherings.

BengaliINWest Bengalmain
480 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 hard-boiled eggs
2 medium potatoes
1 cup besan (gram flour)
1 tablespoon garam masala
1/2 cup fried onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup oil for frying

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: plain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option while plain rice is more economical.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is more affordable.

1

Grate the hard-boiled eggs and potatoes into a mixing bowl.

2

Add besan, garam masala, fried onions, cilantro, and salt to the bowl and mix well.

3

Form the mixture into small patties.

4

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

5

Fry the patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

fermentingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlfrying panspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Panta BhatPanta Rice

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