Mocha Ghonto is a delicacy of bengal.This is a pure vegetarian dish and a very very healthy dish.This is made from Banana Stem.So if you see banana tree is a very useful tree.Stem,flowers and fruits are eaten and leves are used for plating.You get easily get Thor or stem in the market.
You have to cut and throw away few layers and have to use the inner core of the stem.Slice it in circles and then cut into thin strips like potato fries or like french fries.
If the stem is fresh,no need to pressure cook.You can add salt and keep it for 15 min.It becomes soft and then mash it with your hand by pressing it.
If the stem is old and tough just pressure cook it for 1 whistle till it soft.
Mash it well.
Now in a pan add mustard oil.Once it is hot add 2 red whole chillies and onion seeds to temper.
First add diced potatoes ,add salt and fry it for couple of min and then add the mashed thor or banana stem slices which already has salt in it.Stir it well for a min.
Now add 1/4tp turmeric powder and cook it for 3 min.Stir it well.
Now add 1/2tp garam masala powder,1/4tp sugar,5 green chillies and 1 tbsp desicated coconut.You can use fresh grated coconut.
Continue to stir for 3 min.
Cover and cook for 3 to 4 min in low flame till the thor becomes soft and cooked.It becomes dry and soaks all water
Now add 1 tp ghee and the dish is done.The aroma from ghee enhances the dish.
Thor ghonto is ready.Serve hot with steamed rice.
Inspired from my mom.
Recipe by Dimple