Shutki Bhorta

Per serving

Calories

200

Protein

26 g

Carbs

2 g

Fat

10 g

Fibre

1 g

Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs

• Iron12%
• Vitamin D13%
• B12167%
• Zinc14%
• Magnesium14%
• Omega-348%
• Calcium56%
• Vitamin C36%
• Vitamin A2%
• Riboflavin5%

Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers

Ingredients

• 100 g Dried shutki fish
• 1 small Onion
• 2 whole Green chillies
• 1 whole Lime
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 0.3 tsp Salt
• 10 g Coriander leaves

Method

1. 1

   Toast the dried shutki fish in a dry pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Transfer to a mortar.

2. 2

   Using a mortar and pestle, pound the fish until mostly broken down into a paste, leaving a little texture.

3. 3

   Finely mince the onion and green chillies, mince the garlic, and juice the lime.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the onion, chillies, and garlic and fry for about 2 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

5. 5

   Tip the fried aromatics into the fish paste along with the lime juice and salt, and mix well.

6. 6

   Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve as a dip with rice, vegetables, or flatbread.