Cuisine : Cauliflower Mash Recipe - how to prepare this dish of Bengal

 



In Bengal, it’s common to enjoy mashed dishes like eggplant and hyacinth beans in winter. Across the border, a variety of ingredients are used to prepare such dishes, and cauliflower mash is one of the most popular. Why not try making this flavorful cauliflower mash using seasonal vegetables for a cozy winter lunch? Serve it with steaming hot rice, and you won’t need any additional side dishes.


Ingredients:

  • 500g cauliflower, cut into small pieces
  • 4 dried red chilies
  • 2 green chilies
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato
  • ½ cup chopped coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil as needed

Method:

  1. Boil the Cauliflower:

    • In a pan, boil water with a pinch of salt. Add the cauliflower pieces and cook until tender. Set aside.
  2. Fry the Ingredients:

    • Heat oil in a pan. Fry the dried red chilies first, then the garlic cloves. Remove them and set aside.
    • Cut the tomato into small pieces and fry in the same oil until soft. Remove and then sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Set aside.
  3. Mash the Ingredients:

    • In a mixing bowl, mash the boiled cauliflower thoroughly.
    • Separately, mash the fried chilies, garlic, tomato, and onion together with a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Combine Everything:

    • Mix the mashed cauliflower with the chili-garlic mixture. Add the chopped coriander leaves and a drizzle of mustard oil.
    • Adjust salt as needed and mix well until evenly combined.
  5. Serve:

    • Serve the cauliflower mash hot with steamed rice. Enjoy the warm, rustic flavors of this simple yet satisfying winter dish.

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