Fulkopi r Dalna
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Vegan
Cauliflower and potato curry — winter Bengali staple where cauliflower florets and potato cubes are fried separately then simmered in a tomato-and-ginger masala with garam masala and ghee.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 medium | cauliflower |
| 2 medium | potatoes |
| 1 medium | tomato |
| 1 cup | green peas |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 inch | ginger |
| 2 cloves | garlic |
| 2 cups | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 handful | fresh coriander leaves |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets.
- 2 Peel and cube the potatoes.
- 3 Finely chop the tomato and set aside.
- 4 Grind the ginger and garlic into a paste.
- 5 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then reduce the heat.
- 6 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 7 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until golden brown.
- 8 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- 9 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
- 10 Add the potato cubes and cauliflower florets. Stir to coat them with the spices.
- 11 Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.
- 12 Cover and cook on medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
- 13 Add the green peas and garam masala. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 14 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For extra flavour, roast the cauliflower florets lightly before adding them to the curry.