Craving something rich and traditional but short on time? Let us introduce you to the 10-minute Chitol Macher Kofta — a quick version of the classic Bengali delicacy, full of flavor and nostalgia.
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Chitol (clown knifefish) is a favorite in many Bengali kitchens, especially when prepared as soft, juicy koftas or fish dumplings simmered in a rich, spiced gravy. Traditionally, this dish takes time, but with this shortcut, you can enjoy it even on a busy evening!
Here’s the smart trick:
Instead of prepping everything from scratch, use ready-made deboned chitol peti available in local markets. Mash it with minimal spices — ginger paste, green chili, salt, a pinch of garam masala, and a touch of cornflour for binding.
Shape into small koftas and lightly pan-fry them. Then drop them into a quick gravy made with mustard oil, bay leaves, cumin, onion paste, ginger, tomato, and a dash of curd.
In just 10 minutes, your royal dish is ready to serve with hot rice!
Quick, easy, and truly soul-satisfying — this is tradition made faster, not forgotten.
