In an attempt to further play around with the richness of Bengali cuisines, 6 Ballygunge Place is presently hosting 'Amar Rashnar Bangla' that celebrates the diversity of bhortas and a variety of dal, while welcoming patrons to indulge in an array of simple yet tasty dishes. Keeping in mind the authenticity that the brand has been known for, they have specially collaborated with Nayana Afroz, a culinary expert and food consultant from Bangladesh, who has brought in her decade-old expertise to train all the chefs of 6 Ballygunge Place and also curated the much-awaited pop- up. Bangladeshi bhortas are not only known for their enriching flavours, but also their nutritional value and that has absolutely not been compromised with. Furthermore, these indulgences can be an alternative to your regular bhaat-torkari-dal, thus adding interesting dimensions to your daily meals.
“Traditionally, 6 Ballygunge Place has been hosting Bangladeshi food festivals with renowned chefs from Bangladesh. This year we are presenting chef Nayana Afroz’ s delicacies of bhortas and dals for our festival. Currently, chef Nayana has been conducting classes with all of our chefs from all four outlets, to simultaneously begin the festival in all the outlets. Hopefully, all our patrons will join us for the festival and have a great time,” said Chef Sushanta Sengupta, director, 6 Ballygunge Place
Very much intrinsic to Bangladesh’s culture, the bhortas are available in various vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
“Traditionally, 6 Ballygunge Place has been hosting Bangladeshi food festivals with renowned chefs from Bangladesh. This year we are presenting chef Nayana Afroz’ s delicacies of bhortas and dals for our festival. Currently, chef Nayana has been conducting classes with all of our chefs from all four outlets, to simultaneously begin the festival in all the outlets. Hopefully, all our patrons will join us for the festival and have a great time,” said Chef Sushanta Sengupta, director, 6 Ballygunge Place.
Here's what we loved.
Elish Machher Matha Diye Mash Kolaier Dal:
A famous dish that almost every Bengali household is familiar with, Elish Machher Matha Diye Mash Kolaier Dal comprises hilsa head that’s cooked with urad dal. Hilsa fans will thoroughly love this dish.
Ghee Arohari:
This exotic dal is total comfort food. Besides standing out for its simplicity, this delight is for someone who wishes to keep it light.
Moong Khashi:
This interesting dal is high on protein. It comprises mutton cooked with moong dal thus blending in the tastes of both mutton and dal.
Taki Macher Bhorta:
Ditch the regular way of consuming fish curries with this Taki Macher Bhorta that brings to you the enriching flavours of a spicy fish bhorta and tastes absolutely wholesome when consumed with rice and a few drops of raw mustard oil.
Dim Kolija Bhorta:
Get your protein intake at one go with this Dim Kolija Bhorta that packs in flavours of minced mushy eggs, mixed with bits of mutton liver and cooked with fried red chillies. This dish is also accompanied with a half-boiled egg.
Chingrir Bhorta:
Featuring blanched prawns that’s cooked in the typical bhorta style, this dish is everything that a prawn lover would crave for. Served with raw onions and a whole prawn piece, this flavourful bhorta gives you the essence of fresh prawns mixed with coriander leaves with every bite.
Hath E Makha Masoor Dal:
This dish is all about that old world charm. Savour it with piping hot rice and gondhoraj lebu, and nostalgia is sure to set in. The flavours make it delicious.
Aloo Bhaja Bhorta:
Indulge into your favourite aloo bhaja but with a twist. Comprising fried potatoes cooked in poppy seeds, it tastes heavenly when combined with hot rice and ghee.
Pathar Mangsho Bhorta:
A bhorta made of mutton, this delight tastes as yum as it looks.