Description
An iconic flatbread from Old Dhaka. A thick, hard, biscuit-like bread made with layers of dough and fat, baked in a tandoor until crisp and flaky.
Restaurants serving Bakar Khani
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Flour
- Dalda (Vegetable shortening) or Ghee
- Salt
- Water
- Black sesame(optional)
Instructions
- Repeatedly coat flour dough with fat and fold to create layers.
- Shape round, score the top.
- Bake in tandoor until hard and crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None(Nutty baking aroma is key)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Baked round pie sheet, Scone
Pairing
Hot Milk tea (Chai) / Beef Bhuna
Trivia
Named after a tragic love legend between Mughal General 'Agha Bakar' and dancer 'Khani'. A famous souvenir from Old Dhaka.
Eating tips & etiquette
Very hard and dry; not eaten alone. Dip into hot Chai to soften, or let it absorb the gravy of a rich meat curry (Bhuna).
Allergen
Wheat, Dairy