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Bandhakopir Ghonto

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Bandhakopir Ghonto

Bandhakopir Ghonto is a vegetarian lunch from West Bengal. It is made with cabbage, potato, panch phoron and mustard oil. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 55 min. One serving has about 180 kcal, 6 g protein, 25 g carbs and 7 g fat.

Did you know? A Bengali cabbage-potato stir-fry. "Ghonto" means "mixed." Cook on low heat for depth. Vegan and gluten-free.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

B

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: West Bengal
Calories: 180 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 4
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 4)

500 g cabbage
2 potato
3 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp panch phoron
2 green chilli
1 tsp ginger
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp sugar (optional)
¾ tsp salt
100 ml water

Contains: mustard.

Main ingredients

cabbage
potato

Nutrition per serving

B

180kcal / serving

Protein: 6 g 13%
Carbs: 25 g 53%
Fat: 7 g 34%
Fibre: 8 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	3mg
Vitamin A	50mcg
Vitamin C	20mg

How to make Bandhakopir Ghonto

Shred the cabbage finely and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
Heat the mustard oil in a heavy pan until it just starts to smoke, then let it cool slightly.
Add the panch phoron and let the seeds crackle for a few seconds.
Add the slit green chillies and ginger, and stir for a minute.
Add the potatoes and turmeric, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the cabbage, salt and sugar if using, and mix well.
Cover and cook on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, adding a splash of water if it sticks.
Cook until the cabbage is soft and the potatoes are tender, then serve warm with rice or roti.

Serves 4 · prep 20 min · cook 35 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

How to make Bandhakopir Ghonto: videos

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Quick answers

Is Bandhakopir Ghonto vegetarian?

Yes. Bandhakopir Ghonto is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Bandhakopir Ghonto?

About 180 kcal per serving, with 6 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Bandhakopir Ghonto from?

Bandhakopir Ghonto comes from West Bengal.

What is Bandhakopir Ghonto made of?

The main ingredients are cabbage, potato, panch phoron and mustard oil.

How long does Bandhakopir Ghonto take to make?

About 55 min in all: 20 min to prepare and 35 min to cook.

How many people does this Bandhakopir Ghonto recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Bandhakopir Ghonto?

Bandhakopir Ghonto is usually eaten as a lunch.

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