Ol er Dalna | Bengali Yam Curry Recipe

Name: Ol er Dalna | Bengali Yam Curry Recipe
Total time: 3300 s
Yield: 3–4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gms Ol / Elephant Foot Yam / Suran / Jimikand; 2 tbsp Coconut pieces; 2 tbsp Mustard Oil; 2 small Bay Leaf; 1 pinch Hing (Asafoetida); 1 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 Green Chilli; Salt to Taste; 1 tbsp Grated Ginger; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Ghee; Lemon Juice – to taste

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∆ Traditional Bengali Ol er Dalna served with steamed rice – a simple, soulful niramish curry bursting with flavours.
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∆∆ Ol er Dalna is a traditional Bengali vegetarian curry made with Elephant Foot Yam (Ol/Suran/Jimikand). This niramish (no onion, no garlic) dish is gently spiced with cumin, ginger and coconut, simmered in mustard oil for authentic Bengali flavour.
Served with hot steamed rice, it's a comforting winter-special recipe enjoyed across Bengal.

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

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Ingredients

Prep +Cook : 20–25 min.Total Time: 30 minutes

3–4 people

500 gmsOl / Elephant Foot Yam / Suran / Jimikand
2 tbspCoconut pieces
2 tbspMustard Oil
2small Bay Leaf
1 pinchHing (Asafoetida)
1 1/2 tspCumin Seeds
1Green Chilli
Salt to Taste
1 tbspGrated Ginger
1 tspTurmeric Powder
1 tspCumin Powder
1 tspSugar
1 tbspGhee
Lemon Juice – to taste

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Steps

Prep +Cook : 20–25 min.Total Time: 30 minutes

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Prepare the Yam :-
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Peel the yam and cut into small cubes.
Wash thoroughly and boil with salt until soft.
Drain the water and keep aside.
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Temper the Oil :-
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Heat mustard oil in a pan.
Add bay leaf, hing, cumin seeds and green chilli.
Let it splutter for aroma.
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Add the Yam :-
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Add the boiled yam cubes to the pan.
Stir gently and let them coat with the oil.
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Add Spices :-
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Add coconut pieces, grated ginger, turmeric powder, cumin powder, sugar and salt.
Pour approx. ¼ cup water to help spices combine well.
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Slow Simmer :-
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Cover the pan.
Cook on low flame till yam absorbs flavours and turns soft.
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Finish with Ghee & Lemon :-
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Add ghee and switch off the flame.
Sprinkle lemon juice and mix gently.
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Your comforting Bengali Ol er Dalna is ready to serve!
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Serving Suggestion '-
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∆ Serve hot with steamed rice (best traditional combo).
∆ You can also pair with phulka / roti for a simple meal.
∆ Add a side of achari carrot–mango strips for freshness.atheli fresh turmeric.

Tips

∆ Mustard oil gives the dish its authentic flavour—avoid replacing it.

∆ Boiling the yam first removes stickiness and cooks it evenly.

∆ Adding a little sugar balances the earthy flavour of yam.

∆ Adjust the water based on how thick you want the gravy.

Coconut pieces add great texture—don’t skip them.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on November 15, 2025 14:15

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