Bengali-style Cauliflower Rice Stir Fry (Chaal Kopi)

Chaal Kopi Recipe – Bengali Style Cauliflower Stir Fry

Cuisine: Bengali
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 3
Total Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Roast Cashews & Raisins:

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   • Begin by heating mustard oil in a Kadai (deep frying pan). Once hot, lightly roast the cashew nuts and raisins. Stir occasionally until the cashews turn golden brown and the raisins puff up. Once done, remove them from the pan and set them aside.

2. Cook Cauliflower:

   • In the same Kadai, add the cauliflower florets and stir-fry them with a pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. Sprinkle a little water over the florets, cover the pan, and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Once the cauliflower becomes tender and lightly roasted, remove it from the pan and set it aside.

3. Spices & Rice Preparation:

   • In a separate pan, heat mustard oil. Once hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Roast these spices until their fragrance is released.
   • Add the finely chopped ginger and slit green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a few seconds, allowing the flavors to combine.

4. Rice & Tomato Cooking:

   • Add the drained Basmati rice to the pan and sauté it for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes slightly crisp. This step enhances the texture and flavor of the rice.
   • Now, add the chopped tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, sugar, and salt. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes to incorporate the spices into the rice.

5. Cooking the Rice:

   • Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and let it cook on medium heat until the rice becomes fluffy and fully cooked. The rice should absorb all the water, and the grains should separate easily.

6. Combine Rice & Cauliflower:

   • Once the rice is cooked and fluffy, add the roasted cauliflower, green peas, and garam masala. Stir gently to mix everything together, ensuring the cauliflower and peas are evenly distributed with the rice.

7. Final Touch:

   • After everything is well combined, add the roasted cashew nuts and raisins. Give everything a final stir to mix in the cashews and raisins.
   • Taste and adjust the salt as needed.

8. Serve:

   • Transfer the Chaal Kopi (Bengali Style Cauliflower Stir Fry) into a serving bowl. Serve it hot, ideally with Bengali Luchi (fried bread), Steamed Rice, and Bengali Style Lau Die Tetor Dal (a traditional lentil dish). For a complete Bengali meal, pair it with a fresh vegetable salad on the side.

Tips for Perfect Chaal Kopi:

• Rice choice: Traditional Bengali rice varieties like Govind Bhog rice can be used for an authentic touch, but Basmati rice works well for this recipe.
• Mustard Oil: Mustard oil is a key flavor in Bengali cuisine. If you prefer a milder taste, you can use vegetable oil, but mustard oil will bring out the authentic flavors.
• Garam Masala: For the best flavor, use freshly ground garam masala. It adds a warm, aromatic finish to the dish.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Chaal Kopi Recipe as part of your Bengali-inspired meal!