Description
Kalojire Bhorta is a flavorful Bhorta aka Bata that comes from Bengali cuisine. Also known as Kalijira Bata, this bhorta is made with Kalonji (or Nigella Seed) and some selected spices. A small amount of this Bhorta is enough to top off a plate of rice. It's a real treat that is sure to satisfy any appetite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50g Kalojira/ Kalonji/ Black Seed/ Nigella Seed (1/2 Cup)
- 2 Tbsp. Mustard Oil
- 2 Onion
- 8 cloves Garlic
- 2 Green Chillies
- 2 Dry Red Chillies
- 1 Tsp. Salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Start by peeling and chopping the onions.
- Place a pan on the stove over low heat and dry-roast the Kalojire, stirring it occasionally.
- This process should take around 2-3 minutes.
- As the Kalojira roasts, it will release a nutty aroma.
- Be careful not to over-roast the Nigella seed and keep stirring. Once you're done, switch the heat off and let the seeds cool before using them to make the bhorta.
- In a pan, heat up the mustard oil.
- Add green and red chilies and let them temper on a low flame.
- Throw in chopped onions and keep stirring.
- After that, put some garlic cloves in and cook for a minute.
- Add 1 Tsp. salt and then turn off the heat.
- Allow the mixture to cool down before you turn it into a paste.
- You can make Bhorta using either a Grinder or Shil Nora.
- Begin with some Roasted Kalojire that is at room temperature.
- When you grind the kalonji, don't add any water.
- Once done add fried onion along with the oil used to make a smooth paste.
- To make the bhorta, you should make a smooth paste while adjusting the salt and chili to your preference.
- To enjoy the bhorta, serve it with a plate of rice - you won't need any additional sides!
Notes
- Try Shil Nora/ Shil Batta for making the delicious Kali Jeera Bhorta with amazing taste.
- If you are going to consume the bhorta within 24 hours, then you can use less oil. However, if you want to use the bhorta for a longer period of time, then extra oil is necessary in order to preserve it.
- Store the Kalojire Bhorta in an air-tight container to ensure its freshness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Entree
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Bengali
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 308mg
- Fat: 21.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Carbohydrates: 19.2g
- Fiber: 7.7g
- Protein: 10.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
