Peyajkoli Bhaja—Stir-fried onion blossoms—Bengali winter recipe

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika provides color without as much heat.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cumin is easier to use but less aromatic.

Wash and chop peyajkoli into small pieces.

Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Mix in chopped peyajkoli and stir well to combine.

Sprinkle turmeric powder and red chili powder over the peyajkoli.

Add salt to taste and mix thoroughly.

Cook for 5-7 minutes until peyajkoli is tender and slightly crispy.

Add sliced green chilies for heat and stir for another minute.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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