Name: Shorshe Phoolkophi (Mustard Cauliflower Curry - Bengali Style) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 medium size cauliflower, cut into florets; Salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1-2 tbsp. mustard seeds / kasundi (bottled mustard paste); 2-3 Green Chilies; 2 tbsp. mustard oil; 1 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji); 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

ABOUT Shorshe Phoolkophi (Mustard Cauliflower Curry - Bengali Style) RECIPE

Here is a simple, delicious and a traditional Bengali style cauliflower curry flavoured with mustard paste. It is a no onion - no garlic curry and is cooked in a dum style with minimal of ingredients. Poppy seeds paste also can be added if preferred. This is an old family recipe that I learnt from my mom and I love having it with plain steamed rice. It goes well with chapattis too.

Ingredients Serving: 2

1 medium size cauliflower, cut into florets
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1-2 tbsp. mustard seeds / kasundi (bottled mustard paste)
2-3 Green Chilies
2 tbsp. mustard oil
1 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji)
2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

If using mustard seeds, soak it in water for 15-20 minutes. Then grind it along with the chilies and a pinch of turmeric powder to a smooth paste.
Now in a bowl, mix together the cauliflower florets, salt, turmeric powder and the ground paste. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and temper with the kalonji. Saute for a few seconds and then add the marinated cauliflower and the green chilies.
Cover and cook on a low flame by stirring and sprinkling water at intervals. Cook till the cauliflower turns soft.
When done, add the coriander leaves and mix well. Serve with plain steamed rice or with chapattis.

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