Bengali cuisine may be renowned for its rich fish curries, but the side dishes have their own place on a typical Bengali platter. Much like Labra, or the Bengali mix veg, Bandhakopir Ghonto is also a popular Bengali side dish which is essentially a desi cabbage stir-fry with peas and potatoes. 'Bandhakopi' is a Bengali word for cabbage, while 'Ghonto' refers to a spicy, dry curry.
The side dish goes very well with a plate of simple bhaat dal (rice and lentils), in fact, the trio spells comfort for various Bengalis across the globe. You may find the dish in several Durga Puja bhog as well that is served to everyone present in the pandal. Since Bengali 'Bhog' is supposed to be a community meal where hundreds of people sit and dine together, you need something simple that can be cooked with bare minimum effort but tastes absolutely exquisite, and this is just that recipe. The addition of tomatoes and peas adds lovely flavour and colour to the dish, you can even add shreds of prawns or fish to the recipe if you are in a mood experiment at home.
