Name: Mochar ghonto (banana blossom curry) recipe by Soma Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1big size banana blossom; 1 midium size potato; 1tsp cumin (whole); 1 bay leaf; 1pinch hing; Whole garam masala( 2pcs each); 2dry chillies; Half bowl kala chana or chola(boiled); 1tbsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp red chilli powder; Mustard oil 2-3tbsp; Salt & sugar to taste; Ginger paste 1tbsp; Garam masala powder 1pinch; Ghee 1tbsp; Shredded coconut 1-2tbsp; Red chilli powder 1tbsp

ABOUT Mochar ghonto (banana blossom curry) RECIPE

It's a traditional bengali veg curry from west bengal..the curry is not only tasty but also very healthy .its full of iron .here I made the curry which exactly my mom makes.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1big size banana blossom
1 midium size potato
1tsp cumin (whole)
1 bay leaf
1pinch hing
Whole garam masala( 2pcs each)
2dry chillies
Half bowl kala chana or chola(boiled)
1tbsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp red chilli powder
Mustard oil 2-3tbsp
Salt & sugar to taste
Ginger paste 1tbsp
Garam masala powder 1pinch
Ghee 1tbsp
Shredded coconut 1-2tbsp
Red chilli powder 1tbsp

Instructions

Boiled chopped banana blossom and chola with turmeric powder.keep it aside.
In a pan, heat oil and put whole garam masala, whole cumin , bay leaf, dry chillies and hing.
Add potatoes and fry it for sometimes
Add shredded coconut and fry it
In another bowl, add ginger paste, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and mix it with water.
Now pour it in the pan.
Now add boiled banana blossom.
Add salt and sugar as per taste.
After mixing it add some water and cover it with a lid .let it boil till it comes to thick.
Inbetween add boiled kala chana or chola.
Cook it till potatoes are done.
Lastly add garam masala and ghee.
Serve it with hot rice.

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