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Dim Bhorta (Mashed Egg)
Serves 2 · Total 17 min · Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min
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Hard-boiled eggs mashed with raw mustard oil, chopped onion, green chilli and coriander — the quickest bhorta in a Bangladeshi kitchen, ready whenever there is nothing else in the house but eggs and rice.
Quick answer: 17 min in total · serves 2 · main ingredients: Eggs, Onion, Green chilli, Mustard oil · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 4 pc 4 pc Eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion, finely chopped
- 2 pc 2 pc Green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Mustard oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Coriander, chopped (Optional)
Steps
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- Boil the eggs for 9-10 minutes until fully hard-boiled; cool and peel.⏱ Boiling the eggs · 10 min
- Mash the eggs with a fork in a bowl until coarsely crumbled.
- Mix in the chopped onion and green chilli.
- Add the coriander, mustard oil and salt, and mix well.
- Serve right away with hot rice.
- Taste and adjust the salt before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Dim Bhorta (Mashed Egg) take?
17 minutes in total: about 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
Is Dim Bhorta (Mashed Egg) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 1 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Dim Bhorta (Mashed Egg) serve?
This recipe serves 2. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Dim Bhorta (Mashed Egg) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It contains egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Dim Bhorta (Mashed Egg)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggs, onion, green chilli. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: mustard oil.
Any tips for making Dim Bhorta (Mashed Egg)?
Add a pinch of roasted cumin powder if you want a little more depth without covering the egg's own taste.
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