2 Delicious Bhorta Recipes | Bangladeshi Coriander Bhorta Recipe

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat.

onion

🥗Healthier: scallions

💰Cheaper: shallots

Scallions provide a milder flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice gives a similar tang.

In a pan, heat 1½ tbsp of mustard oil over medium heat.

Add the green chilies, ensuring they are slit to prevent bursting. Add the garlic and sliced onion along with a pinch of turmeric and salt. Sauté until the onion and garlic soften.

Add the shrimp to the pan, season with a pinch of turmeric and salt, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are cooked.

Introduce the chopped coriander to the pan, cooking for about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook to maintain the freshness of the herbs.

Transfer the cooked ingredients to a mortar and pestle or a blender. Blend until well combined but still retaining some texture.

Mix in the remaining 1½ tbsp of mustard oil, additional salt to taste, and the thinly sliced red onion.

Serve the bhorta with hot rice or chitoi pitha for a comforting meal.

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