Alu Phulkopir Dalna
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Vegan
Alu Phulkopir Dalna is a traditional Bengali curry with cauliflower and potatoes, cooked in a thick, aromatic gravy.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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1 small | Cauliflower , cut into florets |
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1 cup | Green Pea |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Ghee |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
- 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add grated ginger and sauté for a minute.
- 4 Add potato cubes and cauliflower florets, and sauté until lightly golden.
- 5 Add green peas and mix well.
- 6 Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir to coat the vegetables with spices.
- 7 Add sugar and mix well.
- 8 Pour in water and stir. Cover and cook on low heat until the vegetables are tender and the water is mostly absorbed.
- 9 Finish with ghee and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a bay leaf and a couple of cardamom pods while tempering the cumin seeds.