Dim Bhorta or Dim Vorta is a flavorful and traditional Bengali dish that revolves around eggs (dim) and the process of “bhorta,” which means mashing or pounding in Bengali.
In this recipe, eggs are hard-boiled and then mashed and combined with an array of aromatic spices, herbs, and sometimes vegetables.
The result is a textured and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or even a main course, accompanied by rice or flatbreads. Here are the easy steps to follow to make this favorite Bengali dish at home.
Key Takeaways:
- The dish is beloved for its robust flavors and comforting nature, often enjoyed as a side dish or main course with rice or flatbreads.
- Dim Bhorta offers a creamy texture from mashed eggs, balanced heat from spices, and a burst of freshness from herbs.
- Alternatives to Dim Bhorta include dishes like Egg Bhurji, Potato Bhorta, Tomato Bhorta, and Mushroom Bhorta, all prepared in the bhorta style.
The Ingredients
- Eggs: 4 pieces (hard boiled and peeled)
- Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp
- Green chilis: 5 pieces (chopped)
- Onion: 1 piece (sliced)
- Salt to taste
- Mustard oil: 1 tbsp
How to Make Dim Bhorta (Step by Step Images)?
1. Arrange the sliced onions on a plate. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of salt over them and mix thoroughly. Next, incorporate the chopped green chilis and continue mixing.
2. Proceed to add the eggs, but first, separate the yolks from the whites. Set the yolks aside and combine the whites with the existing ingredients. Drizzle in mustard oil and gently blend it with the mixture.
3. Now introduce the reserved yolks into the mixture, loosely blending them in.
4. Finally, add the chopped coriander leaves and continue blending until well combined.
5. Dim Bhorta is now prepared. Serve it in a bowl, garnishing with additional coriander leaves and a green chili. Serve it with steamed rice, roti, luchi, puri, or paratha.
Recipe Card:
Dim Bhorta (Egg Bharta)
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Egg (hard boiled and peeled)
- 1 tbsp Coriander leaves
- 5 pieces Green chili (chopped)
- 1 piece Onion (finely sliced)
- 1 tbsp Mustard oil
Instructions
- Arrange the sliced onions on a plate. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of salt over them and mix thoroughly. Next, incorporate the chopped green chilis and continue mixing.
- Proceed to add the eggs, but first, separate the yolks from the whites. Set the yolks aside and combine the whites with the existing ingredients. Drizzle in mustard oil and gently blend it with the mixture.
- Now introduce the reserved yolks into the mixture, loosely blending them in.
- Finally, add the chopped coriander leaves and continue blending until well combined.
- Dim Bhorta is now prepared. Serve it in a bowl, garnishing with additional coriander leaves and a green chili. Serve it with steamed rice, roti, luchi, puri, or paratha.
