Mochar Ghonto (মোচার ঘণ্ট)

Banana blossom cooked with coconut, spices and sometimes prawns — a unique and cherished Bengali preparation.

Cuisine: Bengali (West Bengal) · Style: Dry · Protein: Veggies · Total time: 55 minutes · Difficulty: hard · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 1 banana blossom (mocha)
• 2 potatoes, diced small
• 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 2 green chillies
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp sugar

Steps

1. Clean banana blossom, remove outer petals, chop finely and soak in water.
2. Boil or steam the chopped mocha until soft. Drain.
3. Heat mustard oil, temper cumin and bay leaves.
4. Add potatoes and fry until light golden.
5. Add the cooked mocha, turmeric, and salt. Stir well.
6. Cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes.
7. Add grated coconut, garam masala, and sugar. Mix well.
8. Cook 5 more minutes until dry. Serve with rice.

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