Niramish Bandhakopir Torkari | নিরামিষ বাঁধাকপির তরকারি
This Bandhakopir Tarkari, also known as Bandhakopir Dalna is a winter season's cult classic Bengali veggie side dish. Bandhakopi or cabbage is finely sliced and then stir-fried with a couple of potatoes, grated ginger and spices. This niramish bandhakopi dalna tarkari is vegetarian and gluten-free.
Servings 2 people
Equipment
- Mandolin Slicer
- Heavy bottom Non-stick Pan
Ingredients
- 350 gms Cabbage
- 1 Potato Large
- ¼ tsp Hing or Asafoetida
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 1½ tbsp Grated Ginger
- 1½ tsp Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 Green Chilies
- 1 tbsp Ghee or Clarified Butter
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch Powder or Red Chilli Powder
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- Soak the Cumin Powder in little water to make a runny paste. Keep it aside
- Finely slice the cabbage. Cut the potato in small cubes.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan and add the bay leaf, hing and cumin seeds.
- Add the potato and fry it on medium heat. Add turmeric powder and salt. Cover and cook till its halfway cooked
- Add grated ginger, green chilies and soaked cumin powder. Mix well
- Now, add the sliced cabbage in steps and mix everything together. Fry it on low-medium heat while stirring ocassionaly.
- When you see that it has reduced by more than half of its original volume, add sugar, salt (as required) and garam masala powder
- You will know it's done when there would be a slight sight of oil sizzling at the edges. Add ghee and turn off the heat. Serve.