Sylhet is a major urban center
in north-east Bangladesh. It is one of the richest cities of Bangladesh. Sylhet
has
A cultivar of C.
macroptera var. annamensis known as 'Sat Kara', is grown primarily
in the Sylhet Division of northeastern Bangladesh
where it is called "hatkora" or "shatkora" (Sylheti Bangla:
সাতকরা). Shatkora is a unique citrus fruit of Sylhet. Shatkora
gives a rich, tangy flavor that is complemented with spices.
The rind of the Citrus
Macroptera is eaten as a vegetable, while the pulp is usually discarded
because of its bitter-sour taste. It has a unique taste and aroma. The thick
rind is cut into small pieces and cooked; either green or ripe, in beef,
mutton, and fish curries,
as well as in stews.
The fruit is also a primary ingredient in satkora/shatkora pickles.
Curries cooked with shatkora and beef or mutton is the most unique and famous
dish of Sylhet. It is not only famous in Sylhet, it is famous also in whole
country and its taste also spread to abroad. Sylheti who live abroad for job or
business especially in UK, USA, and Middle East take fresh Shatkora or dried
peel from Bangladesh .Shatkora improves the taste and flavor of curry. The
scent of shaltkora is great. It contains a lot of vitamin C, calcium and
phosphorus. This is very beneficial for human health. It increases resistant
ability against diseases. It is also helpful in prevention of cancer. The rind
of shatkora contains a lot of antioxidant which help to destroy harmful
elements of body. Shatkora is not only cooked with meat it also cooked with
fish.
Shatkora with Beef: Shatkora with beef is an
authentic Bangladeshi recipe. The following ingredients will be required to
cook this dish-
1-10kg beef cut into medium pieces
½ cup soybean oil
1 tsp chilli powder
Onion,
finely sliced
2 tbsp
Garlic paste
1/2 tbsp
Ginger paste
1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder
1 tsp
Coriander powder
1 tsp
Roasted cumin powder
1 tsp
Black pepper powder
1 tsp
Garam masala powder
1 cm Satkora
(Medium size), pieces
Salt as you wish to taste
Procedure:
1. First
of all mix all ingredients except Shatkora and garam masala powder.
2. Mixed
ingredients keep in a pan, cover with lid and cook until the meats become
boiled.
3. After
45-60 minutes, add pieces of Shatkora and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Then
add garam masala powder and again cook for 10-15 minutes.
5. Now
it is ready to serve.
You can serve it with rice or a nun.
