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A classic Bengali vegetarian curry featuring tender green jackfruit and savory lentil dumplings simmered in a fragrant, spiced gravy. This dish beautifully mimics the texture of meat, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Vegetables
Make the Lentil Dumpling Batter
Fry the Lentil Dumplings (Dalna)
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A classic Bengali vegetarian curry featuring tender green jackfruit and savory lentil dumplings simmered in a fragrant, spiced gravy. This dish beautifully mimics the texture of meat, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
This bengali recipe takes 80 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 577.37 calories per serving with 16.17g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Sauté the Vegetables
Temper Spices and Cook Aromatics
Build the Masala Gravy
Simmer the Curry
Finish and Garnish
To make this dish fully vegan, simply omit the ghee at the end or replace it with a neutral-flavored vegetable oil or vegan butter.
For a richer, creamier curry, substitute 1 cup of the water with 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk. Add it during the final simmering stage.
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or green peas along with the potatoes and jackfruit for added nutrition and texture.
For a 'niramish' (vegetarian without onion/garlic) version, skip the onion and garlic. Increase the ginger paste to 1.5 tbsp and add a pinch more asafoetida for flavor.
Green jackfruit is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
The dumplings, made from chana dal (split chickpeas), provide a substantial amount of plant-based protein, essential for muscle repair and overall body function.
This curry uses spices like turmeric, ginger, and cumin, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to combat oxidative stress in the body.
'Echor' is the Bengali word for green, unripe jackfruit. When cooked, its fibrous texture is often compared to that of meat, making it a popular ingredient in vegetarian and vegan dishes across South Asia.
It's a balanced dish with benefits. The jackfruit provides fiber, and the chana dal dumplings offer plant-based protein. However, since the dumplings and vegetables are fried, it contains a moderate amount of fat and calories. It can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
One serving of Echorer Dimer Dalna contains approximately 480-550 calories, depending on the amount of oil absorbed during frying. This estimate includes carbohydrates from potatoes, protein from dal, and fats from the oils.
Yes, you can use canned green jackfruit in brine. Drain it thoroughly and rinse well to remove the salty taste. Since it's already cooked, you can skip the initial boiling step and add it directly to the pan for sautéing.
Dumplings can become hard if the batter is ground too finely or if they are over-fried. Aim for a coarse paste and fry them until just golden brown. Soaking them in the gravy at the end will also help soften them.
Store any leftover dalna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors often deepen overnight. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.