This Fulkopir Paturi recipe is a vegetarian twist to the traditional Bengali ‘Paturi’, which is typically made with fish. Fish are marinated with spices dominated by mustard and then steam cooked in a banana leaf. In this vegetarian Paturi recipe, 'Fulkopir' or Cauliflower is grated and marinated in a spicy paste. Since this dish is steam cooked, there is very less use of oil. The flavours of the marinade remains intact after steaming.
Fulkopir Paturi is a healthy and guilt free side dish that can be a part of your Bengali Meal, along with Phulka, Chirer Pulao, and Chaler Payesh. It can also be served with plain cooked rice.
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Cuisine: Bengali Recipes
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Stainless Steel 2 Tier Steamer, Hard Anodised Kadai (Wok)
Cooks in 75 M
Total in 85 M
To prepare Healthy Fulkopir Paturi Recipe, wash and grate cauliflower and soak in hot water for 2-3 minutes.
Drain the water, squeeze the grated cauliflower, and set them aside in a wide bowl.
Grind together all the ingredients given under 'To Be Ground For Marination' using very little water to make a thick paste.
Add the ground paste, salt, sugar, turmeric powder, chilli powder, mustard oil, and cumin seeds to the cauliflower.
Mix them well using your hands, cover and set it aside for 45 minutes.
Line a Steamer with banana leaf.
Take small portions of the marinated vegetables and shape them into dumplings using your hand.
Place the shaped portion in the center of the cut banana leaf squares, close with banana leaf and seal them using a toothpick.
Repeat this method for the remaining marinated cauliflower dumplings.
Steam for 12- 15 minutes.
Serve Healthy Fulkopir Paturi Recipe along with Phulka, Chirer Pulao, and Chaler Payesh. It can also be served with plain cooked rice.