By Rajan Bhattacharya
June 26, 2024
Phulkopi, or cauliflower, is a staple in Bengali cooking. Due to its moderate flavour and adaptability, it is a necessary component of many traditional cuisines. Here are the top six lesser-known Bengali cauliflower dishes you must try.
Phulkopir Rezala is a delightful vegetarian Mughlai dish. Cauliflower florets are cooked in a rich white gravy made with onion, ginger, garlic, yoghurt, poppy seed, and nut paste.
Phulkopir Phulkari is a creamy coconut-based cauliflower dish. The florets are shallow-fried to enhance their taste and then simmered in a coconut milk sauce with spices.
This dish features shrimp and cauliflower cooked with peas in a spiced tomato-based sauce. The turmeric and panch phoron give it a distinct taste.
Phulkopir Daanta Chorchori uses cauliflower stems in a delicious way. The stems are boiled and then cooked with a mustard and cumin paste for a unique flavour.
Phulkopir dal with Panch Phoron combines red lentils and cauliflower with a unique five-spice blend. It's a nutritious and flavourful meal.