Monday, May 9, 2011

Enchorer Dalna

Ingredients:

1 medium jackfriut (raw)
2 medium potatoes
2 bay leaves
whole cumin seeds
cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder
garam masala
ghee
cooking oil
salt and sugar to taste

Steps:

Cut the jackfriut and potatoes into small pieces.
Boil the jackfriut pieces in salt water till they become soft (they should not be too soft).
Put oil in a skillet over medium heat.
When the oil becomes hot, put a teaspoonful of whole cumin seeds and bay leaves as phoron.
When the cumin seeds begin to pop, put the potatoes and add salt.
Fry them till they turn golden brown.
Put 2 teaspoonfuls of cumin and coriander powder and a spoonful of chili powder and sugar.
Add the boiled jackfriut pieces now and fry till the spices and the vegetables are cooked properly.
Add water and bring it to boil.
When the gravy attains the desired consistency, add garam masala and ghee for the right flavor.