Bengali Phulkopir Aloo Dalna
Savour the delightful flavours of Bengali cuisine with this easy Phulkopir Aloo Dalna, featuring cauliflower and potatoes in a spicy curry, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Method
- 1
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add grated ginger and slit green chillies.
- 2
Stir in the turmeric, coriander, and chilli powder, and sauté for a minute.
- 3
Add diced potatoes and cauliflower florets. Mix well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
- 4
Pour in the water, add salt, and cover the pan. Cook on medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
- 5
Once cooked, garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Ingredients
- •2 tbsp oil
- •1 tsp cumin seeds
- •1 inch ginger, grated
- •1 tsp chilli powder
- •1 cup water
- •1 tsp salt
- •2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- •1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
- •3 medium potatoes, cubed
- •1 tsp mustard seeds
- •2 green chillies, finely chopped
- •1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- •2 tsp coriander powder
Notes
- •For extra creaminess, add a splash of coconut cream towards the end.
- •Adjust spice levels by varying the number of green chillies.
- •Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
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