## Mochar Ghonto Recipe (Traditional Banana Blossom Curry From West Bengal) (Bengali Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Mochar Ghonto Recipe (Traditional Banana Blossom Curry From West Bengal)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Bengali Recipes Dinner**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 80 minutes
**Total time:** 90 minutes

**Cuisine:** Bengali Recipes
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Mochar Ghonto Recipe (Traditional Banana Blossom Curry From West Bengal):

* 1 Banana flower (Vazhaipoo) – cleaned and chopped
* 1 Potato (Aloo) – cubed
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi) – divided
* 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
* 1/4 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
* Salt – to taste
* 1/4 cup Fresh coconut – finely chopped
* 2 Green Chillies – finely chopped
* 2 teaspoons Mustard oil
* 2 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 inch Ginger – grated
* 4 Garlic – grated
* 1 teaspoon Ghee – (clarified butter)

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Mochar Ghonto Recipe (Traditional Banana Blossom Curry From West Bengal):

1. we will first clean the banana blossom/plantain flower.
2. Oil your hands and start working with the banana flowers.
3. Firstly, peel the purple layers and remove the florets.
4. In each floret remove the longest string with a round head called the ‘stamen’ and the translucent thin cover.
5. Now chop the florets finely and soak them in diluted buttermilk or plain water.
6. Add turmeric and salt to the buttermilk and allow it to soak overnight (refrigerated) or at least for 30 minutes.
7. To cook the banana blossom/plantain flower, drain the water from the florets.
8. Pressure cook them in a cooker with 1/2 cup water upto 2 whistles.
9. Once cool, gently mash using the back of a ladle.
10. The next step is to make the curry.
11. Heat a heavy bottomed pan with mustard oil over low flame.
12. When the oil starts to smoke, add bay leaves and cumin seeds.
13. Now add the grated ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
14. Stir in the cubed potatoes, chilli powder, salt and 1/4 cup water let the potatoes cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
15. Once the potatoes are cooked and dry add the cooked banana blossom, sugar and mix well.
16. Cook covered for 2 minutes.
17. Adjust salt and add the ground coconut-chilli mixture.
18. Immediately add the garam masala powder, stir well over medium flame and switch off.
19. Garnish with a teaspoon of ghee.
20. Mochar Ghonto is a dry curry recipe and is often served along with steaming hot rice and ghee.

### Tips for the Best Mochar Ghonto Recipe (Traditional Banana Blossom Curry From West Bengal):

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.

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