Bandhakopir Dalna

==Description==
* Ethnicity - Bengali, East Indian
* Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
==Ingredients==
* 1 lb cabbage, sliced finely
* 2 potatoes, cut in small cubes
* 2 tbsp oil
* 1 tbsp turmeric 
* 1 1/4 to 2 tsp green chile paste
* 1 tbsp ground cumin 
* 1 tsp ground coriander 
* 1 inch ginger grated
* 1 tbsp butter
* 2 bay leaves
* 1/2 tsp garam masala
* salt and Sugar to taste
* chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
==Directions==
# Fry cubed potatoes in hot oil in a wok until lightly browned. Remove from oil and keep aside. 
# To the hot oil add cabbage.
# Sprinkle with salt. Stir and cover. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
# Remove cover. Add the turmeric, chile paste, cumin, coriander and ginger.
# Stir and fry until the spices are well blended with the cabbage. The cabbage should be nearly cooked at this stage. Add 1/2 cup water and add potatoes. Adjust salt and add Sugar to taste.
# Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are cooked and there is practically no gravy in the pan. 
# In a frying pan, heat butter. Add the bay leaves and garam masala. Stir fry a couple of minutes and pour over bandhakopir dalna. Stir the cabbage and remove from heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
# Don't cook the cabbage for more than 5 minutes... the sulphurs in cabbage double between minute 5 and 7 of cooking, causing considerable digestive distress!
Category:Bengali Recipes
Category:Bengali Vegetarian
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