Bangladeshi food in Dubai- Biriyani, Shingara, Chotpoti, Pitha

Dubai is a multicultural city, and many restaurants offer various, including Bangladeshi food. Several restaurants in Dubai serve authentic Bangladeshi cuisine, with a range of dishes to choose from.

Some of the popular Bangladeshi dishes you can find in Dubai include:

1. Biriyani: This spicy rice dish is cooked with meat (usually chicken or mutton) and flavored with various spices.
2. Shingara: This savory pastry is filled with spiced vegetables or meat.
3. Chotpoti: A popular street food in Bangladesh made with chickpeas and potato chunks, served with tamarind sauce.
4. Pitha: A sweet or savory dumpling with rice flour filled with coconut, jaggery, or meat.

Some popular Bangladeshi restaurants in Dubai include Bait Al Bangla, Curry House Restaurant, and Bangladesh House Restaurant. These restaurants serve a range of authentic Bangladeshi dishes and offer a great dining experience for those looking to explore the flavors of Bangladesh.

How to Prepare “Biriyani, Shingara, Chotpoti, Pitha”?

Biriyani

Biryani is a popular South Asian dish made with fragrant, long-grain rice cooked with spices and meat, chicken, or vegetables. There are many variations of biryani, but here is a simple recipe for chicken biryani:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 500g chicken (cut into small pieces)
• 1 large onion (finely sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chillies (slit lengthwise)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tbsp ghee or oil
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in cold water and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan and fry the onions until they turn golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
3. Add the chicken pieces and fry until they turn brown. Add the chopped tomatoes, green chillies, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Fry the spices for a minute.
4. Add the yogurt and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked.
5. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the chicken mixture. Mix well.
6. Add 3 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
7. Turn off the heat and let the biryani sit for 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Your delicious chicken biryani is ready to serve!

Shingara

Shingara is a popular savory pastry snack in South Asian cuisine. It is a triangular shaped pastry that is filled with spiced vegetables or meat. Here is a recipe for shingara:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Water
• Oil for deep frying

For the filling:

• 2 potatoes (boiled and mashed)
• 1/2 cup green peas (boiled)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, vegetable oil, and salt. Mix well. Gradually add water to make a smooth dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. In a pan, heat some oil and add the cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds. Fry for a few seconds.
3. Add the chopped onions and fry until they turn translucent.
4. Add the mashed potatoes, green peas, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until the filling is dry. Remove from heat and let it cool.
5. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll out each ball into a thin circle.
6. Cut the circle into half. Take one half and fold it to form a cone. Fill the cone with the potato filling and seal the edges by folding.
7. Repeat the same with the remaining dough and filling.
8. In a deep pan, heat oil for deep frying. Once the oil is hot, fry the shingaras until they turn golden brown.
9. Remove the shingaras from the oil and place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Your delicious shingaras are ready to serve! They can be served as a snack with tea or as an appetizer.

Chotpoti

Chotpoti is a popular street food in Bangladesh, made with boiled chickpeas and potato chunks, and served with a tangy tamarind sauce. Here is a recipe for preparing Chotpoti:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
• 2 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Tamarind sauce
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Drain the soaked chickpeas and add them to a pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the onions and green chilies and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
3. Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt, and mix well.
4. Add the cooked chickpeas and potatoes to the pan, and mix everything together.
5. Add a splash of water to the pan and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and serve the Chotpoti in bowls, topped with tamarind sauce and chopped coriander leaves.

Enjoy your homemade Chotpoti!

Sweet pitha

Pitha is a type of dumpling commonly made in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries. They can be made in both sweet and savory variations, and are typically made with rice flour, water, and a variety of fillings.

Here is a basic recipe for making sweet pitha:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of rice flour
• 1 cup of hot water
• 1/2 cup of grated coconut
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and salt.
2. Slowly add the hot water to the flour, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes soft and pliable.
3. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.
4. Flatten each ball into a small disc and place a small amount of grated coconut and sugar in the center.
5. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a small ball. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
6. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pitha to the skillet and fry until golden brown on all sides.
7. Remove the pitha from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
8. Serve the sweet pitha warm or at room temperature.

Note: There are many different types of pitha and fillings that can be used, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. Additionally, savory pitha can be made by using different fillings such as vegetables or meat.

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