Ingredients

• 8 - padwals (slit vertically into half)
• 1 tsp - turmeric powder
• 1 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1 tsp - cumin powder
• 1 tsp - yoghurt (beaten)
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 4 tbsp - mustard oil
• 1 tsp - ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp - sugar
• salt to taste

How to Make Kolkata Doi Potol

• Mix the padwal pieces with 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder and salt.
• Heat oil in a pan and deep-fry the padwals until brown. Drain and keep aside.
• In the same oil, add the cumin seeds and grated ginger. Saute for a minute.
• Add the spices, sugar, salt and the beaten yoghurt. Mix well. Simmer until the oil leaves the sides of the pan.
• Add the fried padwals to the mixture and 1/2 cup of water.
• Simmer till the gravy thickens. Serve hot with luchi (puri) or paratha.