Mocha Ghonto Recipe

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• STEP 1.First clean the banana blossom/plantain flower.

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• STEP 2.Oil your hands and start working with the banana flowers.

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• STEP 3.Peel the purple layers and remove the florets. In each floret remove the longest string with a round head called the

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• STEP 4.Stamen

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• STEP 5.And the translucent thin cover.

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• STEP 6.Add turmeric and salt to the buttermilk and allow it to soak overnight or at least for 30 minutes.

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• STEP 7.To cook the banana blossom drain the water from the florets.

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• STEP 8.Pressure cook them in a cooker with 1/2 cup water upto 2 whistles.

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• STEP 9.The next step is to make the curry.

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• STEP 10.Heat a heavy bottomed pan with mustard oil over low flame.

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• STEP 11.Add bay leaves and cumin seeds.

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• STEP 12.Add the grated ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.

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• STEP 13.Add the cubed potatoes, chilli powder, salt and 1/4 cup water let the potatoes cook for 5 mins

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• STEP 14.Once the potatoes are cooked and dry add the cooked banana blossom,sugar and mix well.cook covered for 2 mins.

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• STEP 15.Adjust salt and add the ground coconut-chilli mixture.

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• STEP 16.Add the garam masala powder, stir well over medium flame and switch off.

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• STEP 17.Garnish with a teaspoon of ghee.

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• STEP 18.Serve with rice and dal as a side dish.