Kathal Bichir Tarkari Shorshe Bata Diye Recipe
Kathaler Beej or Jackfruit Seeds is an extremely nutritious and healthy plant based ingredient that always pack a punch. This Kathal Bichir tarkari is a simple curry made in Bengali style using mustard paste or shorshe bata.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 200 gms Jackfruit Seeds or Kanthal er Beej - pre-cooked & peeled - cut in halves
- 1 tbsp Mustard Oil
- ¼ tsp Nigella seeds or Kalo Jeere (Kalonji)
- 2 tbsp Mustard Seeds Black & Yellow combined
- 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- Salt & Sugar As per taste
- 2 Green Chilies
Instructions
- Grind together mustard seeds, poppy seeds, salt, turmeric powder and mustard oil with little water2 tbsp Mustard Seeds, 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- Heat oil in a pan and temper with nigella seeds and green chilies¼ tsp Nigella seeds or Kalo Jeere (Kalonji), 2 Green Chilies, 1 tbsp Mustard Oil
- As they splutter, drop the halved pre-cooked kathaler bichi and saute them for a couple of minutes200 gms Jackfruit Seeds or Kanthal er Beej - pre-cooked & peeled - cut in halves
- Now add the prepared mustard seeds paste along with some water for gravy
- Season with salt and sugar and allow it to simmer till the gravy is reduced to desired consistencySalt & Sugar
- In case you would like to add some richness to the dish, pour some coconut milk before turning off the heat. This would bring down the pungency of the mustard seeds as well
- Serve this hot with some rice