Here's a recipe for a spicy Bengali-style periwinkle dish, known as " or Gayri Gugli Bhorta." This dish is typically prepared with periwinkle snails, which are small but flavorful.
### Ingredients:
- 500 grams periwinkle (cleaned thoroughly)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2-3 green chilies, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil (or any cooking oil of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Periwinkle:**
- Clean the periwinkle thoroughly. You can soak them in water for a few hours and scrub them to remove any grit.
- In a pot, boil the periwinkle in salted water for about 10-15 minutes or until they are cooked. Drain and set aside.
2. **Cook the Base:**
- Heat mustard oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
3. **Add Spices:**
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the spices are well incorporated and the raw smell disappears.
4. **Add Periwinkle:**
- Add the boiled periwinkle to the pan. Mix well to ensure the periwinkle is coated with the spice mixture.
- Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. **Finish the Dish:**
- Add salt to taste and garam masala. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
6. **Serve:**
- Serve the spicy periwinkle dish hot with steamed rice or traditional Bengali rotis.
Enjoy this unique and flavorful Bengali delicacy!
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