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Coriander leaves fritter - Dhone patar bora


Dhone patar bora - Coriander leaves fry
Freshly cut coriander leaves are one of the most popular and widely used garnish in Indian recipes. Coriander leaves not only gives flavor and beautify the dishes, but also neutralize gastric acidity. One simple, but most interesting coriander leaf recipe is Bengali dhone pata bata (coriander leaf paste). A simple paste with chili and salt tempering with kalo jeera seeds (kalonji) and one green chili. A full course meal may be supplemented with this one food item.  This recipe Coriander Fritters (ধনে পাতার বড়া) is a Bengali dish that used to serve as a companion with the dish called Daal (ডাল). It is so tasty that we tend to finish it as an appetizer.

Contributed by Barnali Dutta and the Indian food cooking inspiration.
Published: December 11, 2013


DHONE PATAR BORA OR FRITTERS
Ingredients:
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Amaranth leaves notey shak
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Published 11/20/2013

Notey Shaak (Amaranth )



One very ordinary leafy vegetable accommodated its own place in the King's palate, cooking differences in recipe from greeny soup to spicy green makes this recipe as a leafy vegetable items to the table of the riches.
IngredientsAmarnath (notey shaak) 300gMinced ginger, 1 teaspoonGhee, 1 tablespoonCoriander and pepper paste, 1 teaspoonGaram masala powder (equal portion of cardamom, cinnamon and cloves) 1/2 teaspoon Salt to tasteWater 1/4 cupPrep time: 30 min | Cook time: 10 min | Total time: 20 min

Yield: 2 servings) | Calories per serving: 100
InstructionsBoil the leaves and keep aside.Heat the ghee in a pan, add the minced ginger fry a little, add boiled vegetables, after a few minutes add coriander and pepper paste fry another minute or two. Put off the fire and add powdered garam masala, put a lid to the pan.


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