Aloo Phulkopir Dalna | Phulkopi Aloor Dalna

Bengali Aloo Phulkopir Dalna, also known as Phulkopi Aloo-r Dalna, is a flavorful dish that does not include onions or garlic. This delightful recipe combines generous portions of cauliflower and potatoes, creating a satisfying and hearty meal.

What makes Aloo Phulkopir Dalna special?

Bengalis adore their Luchi paired with a hearty serving of Phulkopi Aloor Dalna, also known as Aloo Phulkopir Dalna, which is distinct from the popular North Indian "Aloo Gobhi". "DALNA" is a traditional Bengali vegetarian gravy dish. "CHANAR DALNA", "DHOKAR DALNA", and others are equally renowned, and you can find both recipes on my blog. Dalna is a mild curry prepared with a tempering of asafoetida and ginger. The way the vegetables are cut sets it apart from other Bengali curries.

A flavorful gravy, devoid of onions and garlic, infused with the fragrance of ginger and asafoetida, and featuring large chunks of potatoes and fried cauliflower, results in a delectable Aloo Phulkopir Dalna. This dish is a quintessential Bengali accompaniment made with cauliflower and potatoes and is considered a signature dish among vegetarian Bengali side dishes.

Pairing Phulkopi Aloor Dalna with Bhoger Khichuri!

This post would be incomplete without mentioning the delightful pairing of Phulkopi Aloor Dalna and Niramish Khichuri. This is a special dish enjoyed during Pujor Bhog. This recipe follows the no onion and no garlic tradition as well.

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Aloo Phulkopir Dalna

Bengali style Aloo Phulkopi Dalna, also known as Aloo Phulkopi Dalna, is a flavorful dish made without onions or garlic. This delightful recipe features large pieces of cauliflower and potatoes cooked to perfection.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Bengali

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword Aloo Phulkopir Dalna recipe, Bengali aloo gobi recipe, debjanir rannagfhar, Phulkopi aloo Dalna recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 284kcal

Author Debjani Chatterjee Alam

Cost Rs 150

Ingredients

• 6 Aloo /Potato Medium Size cut into two halves
• 1 Phulkopi / Cauliflower medium size cut into medium sized florets
• ½ cup Green Peas optional
• 2 Tomato; medium size
• 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
• 50 ml Refined Vegetable Oil for deep-frying
• ½ tablespoon Ghee

Spices

• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Bengali Garam Masala Powder
• ½ teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
• ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder I prefer to use Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Tempering

• ½ teaspoon Cumin Seed
• 2 Bay leave
• 2 Dried Red Chili

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Instructions

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• Halve the potatoes and cut the cauliflower into medium-sized pieces.
• Create a smooth puree from the tomatoes.
• Coat the potatoes and cauliflower pieces with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and turmeric powder.
• In a frying pan, heat up the oil and fry the potatoes until they turn golden.
• Next, fry the cauliflower florets until they become golden brown.
• Set aside both the fried vegetables.
• In the remaining oil, temper with bay leaf, red chili, cumin seed, and add asafoetida after mixing it with 1 tablespoon of water.
• Add the tomato puree and ginger paste to the tempering and sauté for two minutes.
• Include cumin powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, and salt, and sauté until oil begins to separate from the mixture.
• If desired, add green peas.
• Add the fried potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Pour in 1 cup of water and cook with a lid on for 5 minutes on low heat until the potatoes become tender.
• Now, add the fried cauliflower and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
• Pour in ½ cup of water and simmer the "DALNA" on medium heat until it reaches the desired consistency and aroma.
• Add ghee and thoroughly mix it with the Dalna.
• Turn off the heat and serve it hot with "LUCHI", "KOCHURI", "PARATHA", or "RICE".

Notes

• You have the freedom to modify the amount of salt and chili powder according to your taste.
• If you prefer, you can exclude sugar entirely or replace it with Jaggery.
• Additionally, you can use ghee instead of oil, or vice versa, when preparing the dish. It's worth noting that my recipe has a moderate calorie content, but using only ghee will increase the calorie count, while using only oil will result in a lower calorie version.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.8g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 537mg | Fiber: 10.2g | Sugar: 8.1g

Serving Suggestion

Aloo Phulkapir Dalna can be served with Luchi / Kachori / Paratha or Rice and obviously with Khichuri.

Bengali Recipes from Debjanir Rannaghar

• Biyebarir Fish Butter Fry (also known as Bhetki Batter Fry)
• Joggi Barir Mangsho (also known as Biyebarir Mutton Curry)
• Niramish Bhuni Khichuri (also known as Bengali Bhuni Khichuri)
• Haas-er Dim Bhapa (also known as Bengali Bhapa Dim | Duck Egg Bhapa)
• Neem Begun (also known as Stir-fried Neem leaves and Eggplant)
• Gokul Pithe (also known as Bengali Madan Gokul Pitha)
• Dimer Dalna (also known as Bengali Egg Curry with Potato)
• Bori Aloor Jhal (also known as Bengali Bori'r Jhal)
• Piajkoli ar Aloo diye Tangra Macher Jhol (also known as Bengali Light fish curry prepared with Tyangra Maach, Onion Stalks and Potato)
• Shorshe Bata diye Parshe Macher Jhal (also known as Mullet Fish in Mustard Gravy)
• Bhapa Doi (also known as Bengali Steamed Yogurt)
• Bengali Mete Chorchori (also known as Mutton Liver side with Potato chunks)
• Mangshor Jhol (also known as Bengali light Mutton curry)
• Bou Khuda (also known as Boua Pulao or Bou Khudi)

Bengali Dalna Recipes

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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam

I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.

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