Fulkopir Singara (ফুলকপির সিঙাড়া)

Crispy, flaky pastry pockets stuffed with spiced cauliflower and peas — Kolkata s iconic teatime snack.

Cuisine: Bengali (West Bengal) · Style: Fried · Protein: Veggies · Total time: 50 minutes · Difficulty: hard · Servings: 6 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 2 cups maida
• 1/4 cup oil (for dough)
• 1 small cauliflower, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• Oil for deep frying
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Make dough with maida, oil, and water. Rest for 30 minutes.
2. Cook cauliflower filling with spices until dry and cooled.
3. Roll dough into circles, cut in half.
4. Form cones, stuff with filling, seal edges with water.
5. Deep fry on medium-low heat until golden and flaky.
6. Serve hot with tamarind chutney or kashundi.

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