How long does Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)?

450 grams Cauliflower, 250 grams Potato, 100 grams Tomato, 6 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)?

About 241 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)

Name: Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 450 grams Cauliflower, Florets; 250 grams Potato, Cubes; 100 grams Tomato, Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 1 grams Bay Leaves; 0.5 grams Cloves; 1 grams Green Cardamom; 1 grams Cinnamon; 1.5 grams Cumin; 20 grams Ginger Paste; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 2 grams Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 grams Red Chilli Powder; 50 ml Water, For Mixing; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 tsp Sugar; 50 grams Green Peas; 300 ml Water, For Cooking; 0.5 grams Garam Masala Powder; 8 ml Ghee

55 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as phulkopi dalna, fulkopir dalna, aloo phulkopi · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Gluten-free

Phulkopir dalna is a Bengali cauliflower, potato and pea curry in a light ginger cumin gravy with mustard oil and ghee. Mild, no onion, serves 4, 55 minutes.

Low calorie

Ingredients

23 items

4 people

Cauliflower, Florets450 grams
Potato, Cubes250 grams
Tomato, Chopped100 grams
Green Chilli, Slit6 grams
Mustard Oil3 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Bay Leaves1 grams
Cloves0.5 grams
Green Cardamom1 grams
Cinnamon1 grams
Cumin1.5 grams
Ginger Paste20 grams
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 grams
Water, For Mixing50 ml
Salt1½ tsp
Sugar2 tsp
Green Peas50 grams
Water, For Cooking300 ml
Garam Masala Powder0.5 grams
Ghee8 ml

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	241kcal	964kcal
Protein	4.9g	20g
Carbohydrate	25g	98g
Fat	15g	59g
Fibre	5.8g	23g
Sugar	6.5g	26g

Cookd masalas for cauliflower

Method

1
Cut the cauliflower into large florets and the potatoes into 3 cm cubes. Chop the tomato and slit the green chillies.
CauliflowerPotatoTomatoGreen Chilli
2
Heat 2 tbsp of the mustard oil in a kadai on high flame until it smokes lightly, then lower the flame to medium. Fry the cauliflower florets for 6 to 8 minutes, turning, until they have light golden spots. Take them out on a plate.
Mustard Oil
3
Add the rest of the mustard oil. Add the dry red chillies, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and cumin seeds and fry for 20 seconds. Add the potatoes, cover and fry on low flame for 5 minutes.
Dry Red ChilliBay LeavesClovesGreen CardamomCinnamonCumin
4
Mix the ginger paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and red chilli powder with 50 ml water. Add this paste to the potatoes and cook on low flame for about 4 minutes, until the water dries and oil shows at the sides.
Ginger PasteCumin PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderWater
5
Add the salt, sugar, tomato and green chillies. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until the tomato turns soft.
SaltSugar
6
Add the green peas and the fried cauliflower and mix gently. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Green Peas
7
Pour in 300 ml hot water and simmer uncovered on medium flame for 10 minutes, until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender and the gravy is medium thick.
Water
8
Switch off the flame. Add the garam masala and ghee, cover and rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with luchi, roti or steamed rice.
Garam Masala PowderGhee

Before you start

How long does Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)?: 450 grams Cauliflower, 250 grams Potato, 100 grams Tomato, 6 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 1 grams Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Phulkopir Dalna (Cauliflower Potato Curry)?: About 241 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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