Kosoi Bwtwi

Tripuri oil-free French beans, par-boiled then tossed with garlic, green chilli and turmeric. Traditionally flavoured with berma (fermented dried fish). A light, dry side dish served with rice.

Time 45 min · Serves 2 · 73 kcal · All Tripura, Tripura

Ingredients

Garnish

• Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)

Main

• green beans — 150 g (chopped)
• green chillies — 8 g (chopped)
• salt (optional) (whole)
• Berma (Tripura Dried Fermented Fish) — 20 g (chopped)
• Ginger — 1 tsp (ground)
• onion — 40 g (chopped)
• Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
• Garlic — 1 tsp (ground)

Method

1. Wash and prepare all ingredients for Kosoi Bwtwi. Chop vegetables, marinate protein if needed.
2. Heat oil in a kadhai or heavy-bottomed pan. Add tempering spices — let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté for a minute until raw smell disappears.
5. Add tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the masala.
6. Add dry spice powders — turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder. Mix well.
7. Add the main ingredient. Mix well and coat with masala.
8. Add water as needed. Cover and cook on medium flame until done.
9. Adjust salt and spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Common questions

How many calories in one plate of Kosoi Bwtwi?

73 kcal per plate.

How much cooking time?

45 min — 20 min prep, 25 min cooking.

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