Chapa shutki bhorta, mashed dried fish
Small, dried fish, grilled and ground with garlic, onion, and chili peppers, then seasoned with mustard oil and cilantro. A traditional Bengali side dish.
A rustic, grilled, and ground dried fish puree, seasoned with garlic and chili peppers, served alongside rice daily.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time10 min
- Total25 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodGrilling followed by looting
- Estimated cost$3.07 $0.77 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.31
- $0.40
- $2.11
- $0.25
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Clean the chapa shutki thoroughly and remove any scales or excess spines if necessary. ≈ 8 min
- Cook them dry in a pan or pot over low heat until they release their aroma. The dry method gives a more intense flavor.
- Once they have cooled, crush them thoroughly using a mortar and pestle or in a bowl.
- Combine the chili peppers, garlic, and salt, then add the chopped onion and lightly crush to release its juices. ≈ 4 min
- Combine everything with the mashed fish. ≈ 4 min
- Drizzle with a mixture of mustard and chopped cilantro before serving. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Chapa shutki bhorta, mashed dried fish
- 150 g of chopped onion$0.31
- 4 to 5 cloves of garlic$0.40
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro$2.11
- 3 tablespoons of mustard oil$0.25
Total$3.07
that's $0.77 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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