The steams and the leaves of a cauliflower have more nutrition than the florets which sadly often goes straight in the bin. So, use it to make this simple Fulkopi’r Data Bhaja that goes wonderful with rice or roti/paratha.
What ingredients you need for Fulkopi’r Data Bhaja
Cauliflower stalks including the leaves attached to itPotatoesmustard oilNigella seeds
SPICES:
Cumin powderCoriander powderFennel powderTurmeric
Fulkopi’r Data Bhaja is not a spicy dish. A couple whole green chili is added at the end which adds a lovely flavor without making the dish super spicy. If, however you prefer heat, then add finely chopped chili. This dish is pure vegetarian, so no garlic or onion goes is added.
The cauliflower stalks/stems shouldn’t be cooked to mushy. Keep it little crunchy.
Often Fulkopi’r Data is cooked with a few other vegetables like pumpkin, eggplant and then flavored with white poppy seed paste or mustard seed paste. It is then called Fulkopi’r data chorchori, a quintessential Bengali vegetarian dish. Whether you add a lot for veggies or keep it simple with just potatoes, you will definitely enjoy he crunch of the cauliflower stalk/stems.
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