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Bandhakopir Torkari (Bengali Cabbage, Potato and Peas Curry)

February 4, 2015 by Dhanya Samuel 11 Comments

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I have had many fleeting associations with Bengal, its people and cuisine over the years but never a deep-seated one, enough to understand the fundamentals of this region and its food.

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My foray into the food blogging world introduced me to many fellow bloggers of Bengali origin and through their blogs and associations, I am beginning to learn more and more about the rich and varied cuisine of this region.

Bengal has always been a prominent part of India, especially in its role as the capital before Delhi took over the mantle. Rich in culture, traditions, history, cuisine, Bengal has much to offer to its residents and the many travellers to the region. I have always said that I hate being a ‘tourist’ anywhere; I like to absorb the region and go beyond the surface and this lady ‘here’ is the best person to follow if you are bitten by the travel bug.

I have been taking baby steps into the vibrant and colourful Bengali culinary fare…slow, but steady ones which has amazed and delighted me making me keep trying for more. Today’s recipe, Bandhakopir Torkari or loosely translated as Bengali cabbage, potato and peas curry is one such dish.

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I do not cook much with cabbage; tend to eat it in a raw manner or just stir fried most of the time. Cooked cabbage has always tasted bland and soggy till the Bandhakopir Torkari happened to me.

This dish is packed with flavour from the spices, especially cumin. No onion, no garlic….just a handful of spices that does its job beautifully.

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Bandhakopir Torkari pairs beautifully with rotis; a humble vegetarian dish that is so flavourful and delish that you will keep coming back for more. So go ahead..make it…enjoy it!

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Bandhakopir Torkari

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Bengali, Indian

Ingredients

  • ½ kg cabbage; sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
  • ¾ th cup green peas
  • 1 large ripe red tomato
  • 2 dry bay leaf
  • 2 green cardamom crushed lightly
  • 2 cloves
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 dry red chilli
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ th tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp mustard oil
  • Salt to season

Instructions

  • Heat mustard oil in a pan; add the cumin seeds, crushed green cardamom, dry red chillies, bay leaf and cloves. Fry lightly till fragrant.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté on medium heat till the tomatoes are mashed well.
  • Add the turmeric and red chilli powder; sauté for another minute.
  • Add the potato pieces fry on medium heat till the potatoes are half-cooked.
  • Then add the peas and cabbage and cook till done.
  • Add a bit of water if the vegetables get too dry; cabbage releases enough water so wait for the cabbages to wilt before adding water. Add sugar and season with salt.
  • Serve hot with Indian flat breads.

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Comments

  1. Moni | Thoughts of a Moni

    May 22, 2015 at 4:54 am

    As a Bengali, i love finding Bengali recipes online! I really should start blogging all the things I learnt from my mum!

    Reply
    • vanyadhanya

      May 22, 2015 at 5:46 am

      oh yes Moni, you must; there’s nothing more comforting that your childhood tastes

      Reply
  2. Aruna Panangipally

    February 6, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Thank you for linking back to my site, Dhanya! Glad you enjoyed my recipe. 🙂

    Reply
    • vanyadhanya

      February 6, 2015 at 11:38 am

      It was awesome Aruna; I never thought I would enjoy cabbage curry!

      Reply
  3. afracooking

    February 4, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Yum, such a beautiful combination of flavours.

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    • vanyadhanya

      February 4, 2015 at 11:42 pm

      thanks Afra

      Reply
  4. Rafeeda

    February 4, 2015 at 7:54 am

    This is an amazing share… just like you, I always had cabbage raw or as upperi for rice… yesterday, I tried it masala style and it turned out amazing! Going to save this recipe for making this in the future…

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    • vanyadhanya

      February 4, 2015 at 9:10 am

      awesome; hope you enjoy it

      Reply
  5. Linda Creation

    February 4, 2015 at 7:31 am

    Wooooow Tempting Share dear

    Reply
    • vanyadhanya

      February 4, 2015 at 9:09 am

      thanks Linda

      Reply

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