Hasher Dimer Dalna Phulkopi diye
Rich duck eggs simmered with tender cauliflower and potatoes in a spiced, aromatic Bengali gravy.
👩🍳 Process
Heat white oil in a pan, add turmeric powder, and fry the boiled duck eggs until lightly golden. Remove and set aside. ▶ 2:14 medium
In the same oil, fry the cauliflower florets for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside. ▶ 3:22 3 min · high
Add the cubed potatoes to the pan and fry until they are 50-60% cooked and golden brown. Remove and set aside. ▶ 3:56 medium
Temper the remaining oil in the pan with bay leaves, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. ▶ 5:01 medium
Add the green chili paste and fry briefly, then stir in the onion-garlic-ginger paste. ▶ 5:20 medium
Mix in the tomato puree and cook the mixture together. ▶ 5:38 medium
Add salt to taste, mix well, cover, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. ▶ 5:51 3 min · medium-low
Uncover, stir, and add the spice paste (made of cumin, coriander, turmeric, Kashmiri red chili, and red chili powders mixed with a little water). Mix well, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes. ▶ 6:52 3 min · medium-low
Uncover and sauté until oil separates. Add the fried potatoes and sauté with the masala, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking. ▶ 7:16 medium
Add about one large bowl of water for the gravy, stir well, cover, and simmer for 5-6 minutes. ▶ 8:21 6 min · medium
Uncover, add the fried cauliflower and eggs, and mix them gently into the gravy. ▶ 8:36 medium
Add the green chilies on top, cover, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. ▶ 8:50 3 min · medium-low
Uncover, sprinkle garam masala powder, mix well, and simmer for 1 minute. ▶ 8:59 1 min · low
Add chopped coriander leaves, mix well, cover, turn off the heat, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. ▶ 9:14 5 min
💡 More tips
- Make slight slits on the boiled eggs before frying to allow the gravy flavors to penetrate and prevent them from bursting in hot oil.
