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Panta bhat

Panta bhat is a traditional Bengali dish made by soaking leftover cooked rice in water overnight, allowing it to ferment slightly. It is usually served with a variety of accompaniments like fried fish, pickles, and green chilies. It's a popular dish in Bangladesh and parts of West Bengal, India.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Bangladeshi, Indian
Calories: 103
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked rice leftover
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • green chilies sliced
  • red onions sliced
  • cilantro chopped
  • Lemon wedges
  • Fried fish or any other accompaniments of your choice

Method
 

  1. Place the leftover cooked rice in a large bowl.
  2. Add water to the rice, making sure it is fully submerged. Cover the bowl and let it sit overnight at room temperature to ferment.
  3. The next day, stir the rice and water mixture well. Add salt to taste.
  4. Serve the Panta Bhat in individual bowls. Garnish with sliced green chilies, red onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  5. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.04gCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg

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