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Poita Bhat

Avatar photoAnindita Das
A tangy and refreshing fermented rice dish from Assam, enhanced with onions, chillies, and mustard oil, embodying simplicity and tradition.
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Prep Time 10 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Bowl for soaking rice
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Small grain rice
  • 2 Chopped onions
  • 4 Slit green chillies
  • 1 slice Lemon
  • 3 Roasted dry red chilli
  • 1.5 tbsp Mustard oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak the cooked rice overnight in water. The water level should be just sufficient enough to soak the entire rice.
  • Next morning, crush the rice using hand. Do not discard the water.
  • Add onion, green chilli, roasted red chilli, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, fried fish
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