Chapa-shutkir bharta

Although known as shutki, it is actually not a dried fish. Unlike other shutkis, it is not dried in the sun. It is kept in an earthen pot for about 5-6 months buried underground. Hence the name -- chapa. Chapa is usually made from puti fish.

Ingredients:                                    
250g chapa shutki                                 
½ cup grated onion                                  
1 tbsp grated garlic                                  
20 pieces dry chilli                                          
Salt to taste
3 tbsp oil                                                    

Method:
Wash the shutki. Blend all the ingredients except the oil. Make a smooth paste. Now heat oil in a pan. Add the paste and stir continuously. When the oil floats on the surface, remove the pan and prepare to serve.