Fulkopi r Dalna

Fulkopi r Dalna

Fulkopi r Dalna

Veg 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. 1 Cut the cauliflower into medium-sized florets.
  2. 2 Peel and cube the potatoes.
  3. 3 Finely chop the tomato and set aside.
  4. 4 Grind the ginger and garlic into a paste.
  5. 5 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then reduce the heat.
  6. 6 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  7. 7 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until golden brown.
  8. 8 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
  9. 9 Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
  10. 10 Add the potato cubes and cauliflower florets. Stir to coat them with the spices.
  11. 11 Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.
  12. 12 Cover and cook on medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
  13. 13 Add the green peas and garam masala. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
  14. 14 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For extra flavour, roast the cauliflower florets lightly before adding them to the curry.