Dim Bhorta (Egg Bharta)
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.
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.
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Notes
Be careful of the spices you are using to make this dish because the eventual flavor largely depends on them.
For best results and an enhanced flavor, dry-roast all the spices and garlic first and then grind them, preferably in traditional a mortar and pestle instead of a mixer cum grinder.
Check the heat level of the dish and alter the number of fresh green chilies and amount of red chili powder depending on your tolerance level.
I make sure to leave some chunks of eggs while mashing. This will add to the texture of the dish. Do not make a smooth paste of them in a mixer grinder. Use your hands.
You may even add a few roasted vegetables like colorful bell peppers and tomatoes for an improved dimension and color to the texture and look of the dish and freshly chopped herbs for a touch of freshness.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Dim Bhorta (Egg Bharta)
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
372
mg
124
%
Sodium
147
mg
6
%
Potassium
179
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
547
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
62
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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