DHENKI SHAAK BHAJA/FIDDLE HEAD FERN FRY

 

Fiddle head fern aka dhenki shak is my subject today. Fiddle head ferns are so popular in north of

 Bengal.Actually where we lived before  Dhenki shak  is not  common in local market. So I had not

 proper experience  to cook fiddle head ferns.It is so pretty to look . It has coil shaped tips , beautiful

 green color and nice texture , I feel like it . Right now ,in this climatic condition ( when monsoon is going  on )

  there are so many "Dhenki shak " have shown their beauty in the field of our garden. I am very lucky

 in that case because I plucked fiddle head ferns with my own hand, I feel awesome.

 COLLECTED FROM OUR GARDEN FIELD

In local language they are known as " boudaga shaak" . It is mainly because of the similarity between

 the fern's coiled head and the bowed head of a newly married bride.

It  is the powerhouse of iron and antioxidants. In this pandemic situation it will really  helpful for our

 health.It is fully organic also. 

Frankly saying I took knowledge for preparing this ferns from my maid. She said only to fry this shaak

 with garlic and green chili. It will not hamper the vitality of ferns.You may use potatoes with it to fry

 but I didn't do this.The fact is that when I get this seasonal ferns next . So I want to share the simple

 recipe of "Dhenki shaak bhaja"

Here is the simple method: 

Ingredients: FIDDLE HEAD FERN/DHENKI SHAAK: 1/2 kg ( finely chopped)

GARLIC :3 to 4 cloves

GREEN CHILI: 1

TURMERIC POWDER : 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste.

MUSTARD OIL :2 tablespoons

HOW TO COOK:

Take the bunch of fiddle head ferns and chopped finely.  Wash they in running water. Place karai on gas

 and start cooking.Switch on gas and pour mustard oil in it. Start heating ,add sliced garlic cloves and

 green chili . When it started splattering add chopped ferns ,1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and little salt.

Stir it properly so that all are mix very well.Keep a lid over it to boil .Add 1/4 cup of water to boil

 perfectly.If you like a little sweet taste in shaak then add little sugar.But my maid said  this shaak

 recipe need not any sweet taste.

Our fiddle head ferns fry is ready to serve with hot rice.

"Dhenki shaak bhaja"is ready

Thank you.