During my time in Bangladesh in the late 1940s, we used to have some beautiful lemon trees in our back garden. There was a distinct aroma in the summer months that filtered in the breeze. I loved being in Bangladesh. Life was simple, people were happy and we were all together.
One of my favourite dishes was panta bhat, dhal and lemon leaves. This is often served with fried Hilsha fish. Normally served for breakfast or lunch, this dish is filling and delicious.
This is the official definition
"Panta bhat (Bengali: পান্তা ভাত; Pàntà bhàt) is a lightly fermented rice-based dish consumed in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Panta means "soaked in water" and bhat means "boiled rice". This dish of leftover rice soaked in water to prevent spoiling, is generally served with salt, onion and chili."
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