Alu Phulkopir Dalna

Alu Phulkopir Dalna

Alu Phulkopir Dalna

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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

Potato 1 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
Cauliflower 1 small Cauliflower , cut into florets
Green Pea 1 cup Green Pea
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
sugar 1 teaspoon Sugar
salt Salt , to taste
water 2 cups Water
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches smoking point, then reduce the heat.
  2. 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add grated ginger and sauté for a minute.
  4. 4 Add potato cubes and cauliflower florets, and sauté until lightly golden.
  5. 5 Add green peas and mix well.
  6. 6 Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir to coat the vegetables with spices.
  7. 7 Add sugar and mix well.
  8. 8 Pour in water and stir. Cover and cook on low heat until the vegetables are tender and the water is mostly absorbed.
  9. 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.