- By Ridam Sharma
- Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Panta Bhat Recipe is probably one of the most effortless Indian dishes. All ingredients used will be kitchen staples and are regarded as comfort food for many. Usually, people eat this dish in the morning. Other than its comforting taste, Panta Bhat is also regarded as good for digestion, as it is made of fermented leftover rice soaked in water, which is good for health, especially during scorching summer heat.
Panta Bhat is a fermented rice recipe and is packed with probiotics (Image Credit: Canva)
Panta Bhat is also packed with probiotics, which are good for gut health, digestion, and nutrient absorption. It is also a rich source of important minerals.
Ingredients To Make Panta Bhat At Home:
1. 2 cups cooked rice
2. Enough water to cover the rice
3. Salt to taste
4. Green chillies
5. Onion
6. Mustard oil
How To Make Bharti Singh-Style Panta Bhat At Home:
1. Soak cooked rice overnight in water, preferably in a terracotta vessel.
2. In the morning, in the same vessel, add 3 tablespoons of curd
3. Now, add sliced onions, chopped green chillies and coriander leaves.
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4. Lastly, temper rice with cumin seeds (jeera), rai (Mustard seed) and curry leaves (Kadi Patta) in mustard oil.
Bharti Singh enjoys Panta Bhat with Aloo Pitika, which is a mashed potato dish and a staple, comfort food across many Indian states.
How To Make Aloo Pitika At Home:
Ingredients For Aloo Pitika
1. Boiled potato
2. Salt as per taste
3. Finely chopped green chilli
4. Handful of coriander leaves
5. Sliced onion
6. 2 tbsp mustard oil
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Aloo Pitika Recipe:
Mash boiled potatoes with well-washed hands in a clean bowl, add green chillies, coriander leaves, onions, raw mustard oil and salt, mix well and give it a round shape, and your Aloo Pitika is ready.
Add Aloo Pitika to your Panta Bhat vessel and enjoy the refreshing tastes of traditional taste in scorching summer heat. Additionally, the Panta Bhatt is also regarded as good for digestion.
