Description
A mash made from Pointed Gourd (Potol). The vegetable is pan-fried until soft, then mashed with its crunchy seeds, roasted chilies, and mustard oil.
Restaurants serving Potol Bhorta (Pointed Gourd Mash)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potol(Pointed gourd)
- Garlic
- Dried red chili
- Mustard oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Halve pointed gourd, pan-fry until charred and soft.
- Fry garlic/chili.
- Mash coarsely with seeds, mix with mustard oil.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Mustard oil、Charred chili
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Zucchini (texture sub)
Pairing
White Rice
Trivia
A rare veg in Japan but a summer staple in Bengal. The sheer variety of 'Bhortas' is the true essence of BD cuisine.
Eating tips & etiquette
As a rice companion. The small seeds inside the gourd are mashed together, providing a fun 'popping' texture when chewed.
Allergen
None