Red Amaranth Eggplant Prawn Bhorta – 35-Minute Recipe
A fiery Bengali bhorta that blends succulent prawns, smoky eggplant, and earthy red amaranth into a vibrant, spicy mash. The dish is quick to prepare, delivering bold flavors that pair perfectly with steaming rice.
Recipe by Poulomi Ghorai | Food Blogger· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 10 prawns
- 10 garlic
- 5 red chilli
- 2 onion
- 1 onion
- a handful coriander
- 1 eggplant
- 2 red amaranth
- 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
- salt, to taste
- turmeric, to taste
- mustard oil, to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the prawns, seasoned with a pinch of turmeric, and fry until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 2In the same pan, add the quartered eggplant, also brushed with a little turmeric, and fry until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Remove and set aside.
- 3Fry the sliced onion, chopped onion, red chilli, and garlic (including the nigella seeds) together in the same oil until golden brown and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
- 4In a large bowl, mash the fried chilli, garlic, and a pinch of salt together until a coarse paste forms.
- 5Stir the mashed mixture with the fried prawns, eggplant, both types of onion, chopped coriander, and red amaranth. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- 6Adjust seasoning with additional salt or turmeric if needed. Serve the bhorta warm over steamed rice.
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Fry prawns first
Cook the seasoned prawns before the eggplant, then set them aside.
Turmeric‑brush eggplant
Brush the quartered eggplant with a little turmeric before frying for color and flavor.
Mash while warm
Combine the fried chilli, garlic, and salt into a coarse paste while the ingredients are still warm.
Season after mixing
Taste the final bhorta and add extra salt or turmeric if needed before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Red Amaranth Eggplant Prawn Bhorta?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Red Amaranth Eggplant Prawn Bhorta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Red Amaranth Eggplant Prawn Bhorta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Poulomi Ghorai | Food Blogger on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.