📣 ✨ THE BEST FOOD POST ✨📣 WEEK #106

Bhuri or bot cooking: A traditional taste

Bhundi or Bot Ranna is a traditional dish of Bangladesh. It is mainly made from cow or goat stomach. This dish is very popular in both rural and urban settings. Especially during Eid-ul-Azha, pot cooking creates a festive atmosphere in most homes. Although it takes time and care to cook, its taste is unmatched when cooked the right way.

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Steps to prepare the pot

It is very important to clean the pot before cooking it. Cow or goat dung is quite slippery when raw and dirt accumulates in it. First, it should be soaked in warm water for a while, so that the outer dirt becomes soft. Then the dirt should be cleaned slowly with a sharp knife.

After cleaning, the pot should be washed well. A scrub using lemon juice, salt, and a little flour will remove the odor from the pimples. It is then cut into small pieces and prepared for cooking.

Pot cooking utensils

The ingredients generally required for cooking Bhuri are:

pot (cleaned)

Chop onion

garlic paste

ginger batter

turmeric powder

Red chili powder

Coriander powder

Cumin powder

garam masala

the oil

Salt to taste

the water

Method of cooking pot

1. First, heat oil in a pan and fry onions until golden brown. 2. Then add garlic and ginger paste and stir well. 3. Now grind the spices well with turmeric, red chili, coriander, and cumin powder. 4. Once the masala is ground, add chopped coriander to it. Stir well and mix with masala. 5. After frying for a while, add water and salt as needed. 6. Cover the pot and keep cooking on medium flame.

Special tips

Bhundi often takes a long time to cook. So boiling it in pressure cooker beforehand saves time. 3-4 seconds of pressure cooker will make the rice soft. Then it is seasoned with masala for quick cooking.

serving

Bhuri is usually served with hot rice or roti. Adding raw onions, lemon slices, and green chilies to it adds to the flavor. Many people like to keep the broth of Bhuri a little thin and eat it like a soup.

nutritional value

Chickpeas are a good source protein. It helps to increase body strength. But it is a little high in fat, so it is not suitable for those who are health conscious to eat it regularly. Especially if you have high blood pressure or cholesterol problems, you should consult your doctor before consuming Bhurdi.

Tradition and culture

Bhundi cooking is an integral part of the food culture of Bangladesh. It's not just a meal; It is a symbol of our heritage. In rural areas bhundi is cooked when a special guest comes. Besides, this dish is prepared at home during Eid or special festivals.

Conclusion

Cooking Bhuri or Bhat is a laborious process but the taste and nutritional value make it worth the trouble. It becomes a delicious and nutritious food when cooked in the right way. So, if you ever have the time and patience, try cooking bhundi. It can be a pleasant experience for you and your family.