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Recipe: Bati Chorchori

June 21, 2021 12:35 IST

A lesser-known Bengali dish, Bati Chorchori is best served with plain white rice.

IMAGE: It is a light curry made with onions, potatoes and few spices. 
Photographs: Swarupa Dutt/Rediff.com

Swarupa Dutt offers her distinctive recipe for Bati Chorchori, a Bengali one-pot dish that is much-loved across the length and breadth of Bengal.

"Bati means an utensil and chorchori generally refers to a mishmash of vegetables," says Swarupa. "This dish essentially comprises potatoes and onions, but many kitchens add eggs or fish."

She shares her tips for making the perfect Bati Chorchori.

"If you are vegetarian, stick with the potatoes and onions. I promise you this is a one-pot meal that is at once tasty, nutritious and more importantly, hassle-free," she says.

"Do not substitute mustard oil with any other oil. Mustard oil gives this dish its flavor and no other oil works as well."

IMAGE: The cut potatoes and onions after the spices and oil are mixed with it.
Don't get overzealous with the turmeric powder. Once this is cooked, it will turn a nice reddish-yellow.

Bati Chorchori

Serves: 2

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SWARUPA DUTT