Name: Bengali Porota
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: bengali
Ingredients: 2 cup Maida; 2 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee (melted, for the dough); 0.75 cup Warm Water (or as needed)

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Instructions

1
Prepare the Omelettes
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the finely chopped onion, green chili, 2 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
- Heat 1 tbsp of mustard oil in a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat.
- Pour one-third of the egg mixture into the pan and swirl to create a thin, even omelette. Cook for 2 minutes until the top is set.
- Flip the omelette and cook for another minute. Slide it onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture to make 2-3 omelettes in total.
- Once the omelettes have cooled slightly, roll them up tightly and slice them into 1-inch thick pieces. Set aside.
2
Start the Curry Base
- Heat the remaining 3 tbsp of mustard oil in a kadai or deep pan over medium heat until it's slightly smoking to mellow its pungency.
- Reduce the heat and add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamoms, and cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until they become fragrant.
- Add the sliced onion and fry for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns soft and golden brown.
3
Cook the Masala
- Add the ginger and garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute until the raw aroma disappears.
- Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 4-5 minutes, until it thickens and oil begins to separate from the masala.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and the remaining 1 tsp of salt. Mix well and cook for another minute.
4
Simmer the Gravy
- Add the cubed potatoes to the pan and stir to coat them thoroughly with the masala. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the hot water, stir everything together, and bring the gravy to a boil.
- Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low-medium, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
5
Combine and Finish
- Once the potatoes are cooked, gently slide the sliced omelette pieces into the simmering gravy.
- Sprinkle the garam masala over the top.
- Simmer gently, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes. This allows the omelettes to absorb the flavors without breaking apart. Do not over-boil.
- Garnish with the remaining 2 tbsp of fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Ingredients

2 cup Maida
2 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Ghee (melted, for the dough)
0.75 cup Warm Water (or as needed)

Instructions

1
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of maida, sugar, and salt. Whisk them together.
- Add 2 tbsp of melted ghee to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips to rub the ghee into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This step is key for a flaky texture.
- Gradually pour in the warm water while mixing to form a dough. Knead for 8-10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until the dough is soft, smooth, and elastic, but not sticky.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for a minimum of 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the porotas softer.
2
Shape the Porotas
- After resting, knead the dough for another minute. Divide it into 8 equal portions and roll them into smooth balls.
- Take one dough ball and dust it with a little maida. Roll it out into a thin circle, about 5-6 inches in diameter.
- Brush about 1/2 tsp of melted ghee evenly over the surface of the circle. Lightly sprinkle some dry maida over the ghee.
- Fold the circle in half to create a semicircle. Brush the top surface of the semicircle with ghee and sprinkle with maida again.
- Fold the semicircle in half once more to form a triangle. Press the edges gently.
- Lightly dust the triangle with maida and carefully roll it out into a larger triangle, about 5-6 inches on its longest side and 1/4 inch thick. Be gentle to preserve the layers.
3
Fry the Porotas
- Heat a tawa or a non-stick skillet over medium heat. The tawa should be hot but not smoking.
- Place a rolled porota onto the hot tawa. Cook for about 30-45 seconds, until you see small bubbles forming on the surface.
- Flip the porota. Drizzle about 1 tsp of ghee on top and around the edges.
- Fry for 1-2 minutes, gently pressing with a spatula, until golden-brown spots appear. You will see the layers begin to separate.
- Flip again, add another 1/2 tsp of ghee if needed, and cook the other side until it's golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the cooked porota from the tawa and repeat the process for the remaining dough balls.
4
Serve
- Once a porota is off the heat, place it on a flat surface. Gently clap or crush it between your palms to fluff up and separate the layers.
- Serve immediately while hot and flaky with classic Bengali dishes like Aloo'r Dom, Kosha Mangsho, or Cholar Dal.

Dimer Omelette Torkari with Bengali Porota

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