Dhaka, Feb 8: With
the evolution of time, traditional Bakarkhani, a thick, spiced flat-bread of
old Dhaka, is now on the verge of its extinction.
Prevailing since the Mughal period, it remains a favourite food item till recently in Dhaka city. People generally take Bakarkhani along with korma, kebab and sweets as breakfast. Due to its taste, Bakarkhani has also gained its popularity in West Bengal of India where people like it very much and they have a lot of curiosity about the cuisine.
Bakarkhani had reportedly originated in Afghanistan. This bread travelled all the way to Indian sub-continent from Afghanistan during the Mughal period.
Bakarkhani looks like round-shaped bread, which is mainly made of flour, milk, salt, dalda, ghee and cheese.
Bakarkhani is almost biscuit-like texture, with a hard crust. Both small and large size, Bakarkhani are available at old part of Dhaka.
Bakarkhani was one of the famous food items in the past. It was so famous because it was used as a gift. Bakarkhani is made at different parts in old Dhaka where it is also known as Shukha (Shukna).
Initially, shops of Bakarkhani were established near Lalbag Fort in the city.
In Bangladesh, history of ‘Bakarkhani’ is associated with a name, Aga Bakhor, an influential landlord at the end of Mughal period. There are different opinions regarding the naming of Bakarkhani.
According to a hearsay, it has to be assumed that the use of the bread started in the middle of 18th century. On the other hand, a section of people opined that the bread at first was used by people in Sylhet in this part of land.
In Bangladesh, the scope of human activity has changed. Hence, the number of people involved in making the food in old part of Dhaka is decreasing gradually. A section of dedicated people remain engaged in making the food item in a bid to maintain the tradition of their ancestors, while many others are shifting to other works finding it more profitable. UNI
Prevailing since the Mughal period, it remains a favourite food item till recently in Dhaka city. People generally take Bakarkhani along with korma, kebab and sweets as breakfast. Due to its taste, Bakarkhani has also gained its popularity in West Bengal of India where people like it very much and they have a lot of curiosity about the cuisine.
Bakarkhani had reportedly originated in Afghanistan. This bread travelled all the way to Indian sub-continent from Afghanistan during the Mughal period.
Bakarkhani looks like round-shaped bread, which is mainly made of flour, milk, salt, dalda, ghee and cheese.
Bakarkhani is almost biscuit-like texture, with a hard crust. Both small and large size, Bakarkhani are available at old part of Dhaka.
Bakarkhani was one of the famous food items in the past. It was so famous because it was used as a gift. Bakarkhani is made at different parts in old Dhaka where it is also known as Shukha (Shukna).
Initially, shops of Bakarkhani were established near Lalbag Fort in the city.
In Bangladesh, history of ‘Bakarkhani’ is associated with a name, Aga Bakhor, an influential landlord at the end of Mughal period. There are different opinions regarding the naming of Bakarkhani.
According to a hearsay, it has to be assumed that the use of the bread started in the middle of 18th century. On the other hand, a section of people opined that the bread at first was used by people in Sylhet in this part of land.
In Bangladesh, the scope of human activity has changed. Hence, the number of people involved in making the food in old part of Dhaka is decreasing gradually. A section of dedicated people remain engaged in making the food item in a bid to maintain the tradition of their ancestors, while many others are shifting to other works finding it more profitable. UNI
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