Mochar Ghonto Recipe (Traditional Banana Blossom Curry From West Bengal)

'Mocha' in Bengali means Plantain flowers or Banana blossoms. Plantain Flowers have amazing health benefits. They are high source of vitamins and minerals and also helps to prevent infections. They are beneficial for nursing mothers as it is believed to increase breast milk. The magnesium in the banana blossom makes it a 'happy' flower as it is believed to reduce anxiety and alleviate your mood. The 'Mochar Ghonto' is a traditional Bengali preparation, where the banana flowers are cooked along with potato and aromatic spices.

Mochar Ghonto is a dry curry recipe and is often served along with steaming hot rice and ghee.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Bengali recipes such as

1. Bengali Luchi
2. Bengali Chirer Pulao
3. Chanar Paturi

 

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