Bengali Aloo Potol er Dalna Recipe
Description:
Bengali Aloo Potol er Dalna is a delicious and quick-to-make Bengali curry made with pointed gourd (Parwal) and potatoes. This dish is rich in flavor and pairs beautifully with Cholar Dal and Rice for a wholesome meal.
Cuisine: Bengali
Course: Dinner
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 8 pointed gourd (Parwal), peeled and diced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 bay leaves, broken
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 dried red chilli
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, as needed
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
Begin by prepping all the vegetables and spices. Peel and dice the potatoes and parwal (pointed gourd). Grate the ginger and chop the tomato finely. -
Sauté the Spices:
Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, dried red chillies, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Sauté for about 20 seconds until fragrant. -
Cook the Tomatoes:
Add the chopped tomato to the cooker and sauté until the tomatoes soften and release their juice. -
Add the Spices:
Once the tomatoes are cooked, add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Stir well to combine the spices. -
Add the Vegetables:
Add the diced potatoes and pointed gourd to the cooker. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spice mixture. -
Cook the Dalna:
Add 1-1/2 cups of water to the cooker. Close the lid and cook for 4 whistles. After the 4 whistles, reduce the flame and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes. Turn off the gas and let the pressure release naturally. -
Finishing Touches:
Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and check the consistency. If the curry is too thick, you can add a little more water. Taste and adjust the salt if needed. -
Serve:
Serve your Bengali Aloo Potol er Dalna hot with Cholar Dal and steamed rice for a delightful Bengali meal.
Enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish for a satisfying dinner!
