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.

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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

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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.