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Kismur

Traditional preparation from Bengal, made with grated or thinly sliced vegetables cooked with dried shrimp, spiced with chili and spices. It is eaten as a side dish with rice, along with a little dal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

188 kcal per serving

Protein
10.4 g
Carbohydrates
17.1 g
of which sugars
3.3 g
Fat
7.8 g
of which saturated fat
1 g
Fiber
3.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried shrimp in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse them.
  2. Peel and dice the potatoes, then thinly slice the onion, tomato and chili.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cumin seeds until they sizzle.
  4. Add the onion and ginger, and brown them for 4 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Stir in the shrimp, turmeric and chili, then cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the potatoes, cauliflower, tomato and 100 ml of water. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with coriander and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Version without shrimp. Replace the shrimp with cooked red lentils for a vegetarian version.

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Original Ecomely recipe.