To start, remove the stem and green parts of the cauliflower.
Proceed to cut the cauliflower into larger florets.
Next, soak the cauliflower in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
Once the time is up, discard the water.
Then, marinate the cauliflower with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon of red chili powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt for 15 minutes.
Chop two tomatoes and cut the green chilies.
Heat 5 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan.
Fry the cauliflower on low heat in three separate batches, each for about 2 minutes.
Make sure to keep the flame low while frying the phulkopi. Once the cauliflower has browned, strain it from the pan.
Finally, temper the remaining oil with 2 broken dry red chilies, 5 green cardamoms, 5 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 3 bay leaves.
Mix and cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 teaspoon of hing.
Then, add 3 tablespoons of water and cook on low heat for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and cook for another minute.
Now add chopped tomatoes and cook them for a brief 2 minutes.
Then, add 1.5 tablespoons of ginger paste and continue cooking on low heat until the release of oil.
Introduce 100 grams of plain curd or yogurt and cook for another 2 minutes.
Gradually add the spices: 1 teaspoon each of turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt.
Mix well and cook for a minute.
Finally, add 2 green chilies and 1 cup of green peas.
To prepare the Bengali Phulkopir Rosha, start by boiling 1.5 cups of water for just 2 minutes.
Once it reaches a boiling point, lower the heat and add the fried cauliflower.
Let the mixture cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
Then, add 1 teaspoon of Bengali Garam Masala and 1 tablespoon of ghee, ensuring a thorough mixture.
To enjoy a satisfying meal, serve the hot Bengali Phulkopir Rosha with your preferred carbohydrate, or consider the suggestion provided below.
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