When we talk about Indian food, what we think of are Curries, Chappatis, Paranthas, Chicken Tikkas and several others. What we don't know is there are some delicacies within the Indian geography which would blow your mind and would leave you pondering how they are savoured?
Below is a personal favorite preparation which you would also name as Simply Bizzare!!
Dried Fish (Shidol/Hidol) Chutney!
First of all you've got to know what Shidol or Hidol means.. :)) It is a salted Puti Fish preparation fermented in a closed clay container.
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I couldn't find the picture for Shidol.. :( sorry for that!
Warning: The following preparation is a delicacy from Eastern India and disseminates a very high pungent smell. Make sure that your kitchen is properly ventillated and use a room freshener after preparing the dish.
Ingredients:
- Hidol (3 - 4 numbers)
- Onion (2 finely chopped)
- Garlic Cloves (5 - 6 finely mashed)
- Tomatoes (2 finely chopped)
- Very hot Red Chillies (2 -3 finely grated)
- Corriander Leaves (as per taste, finely chopped)
- Mustard Oil (2 Tsp)
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
Using a tong, char the Shidol over a flame for 3 - 4 minutes until it is roasted properly and then clean it off. On a frying Pan, put 2 tablespoon of mustard oil. When the oil is hot, put the chopped onions and add garlic and fry untill they turn golden brown. Add tomatoes and chillies and then cover the container and cook it for 5 minutes over a low flame. It would turn into a semi-paste by then. Add salt to taste and then add the charred shidol and mix them properly and cook on high flame for 2 - 3 minutes until the preparation emits a pungent smell and turns brown in color. It might induce sneezing so cover up your nose properly. Sprinkle the chpped corainder leaves on top and turn the burner off.
Put it in a bowl and serve with Steamy Rice and Dal.
Bon appetit!!
