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Thor Ghonto ( Recipe with Banana Stem)

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

Waterlemon juice with gondhoraj lebu/lemon

Watermelon Juice with Gondhoraj

Watermelon juice is a healthy drink.You get watermelon in summer.You can make this and keep it in the fridge for a day.Here I have used Gondhoraj lebu to give a twist to this juice.I have a gondhoraj plant and use its fruit and rind to make this juice.

Ingredients

1. Watermelon-cut into cubes
2. Sugar 1/ cup
3. Lemon rind 1/2 tp
4. Ice cubes 6

Method

Cut watermelon into cubes and put it in a mixer jar.Add sugar,ice cubes,gondhoraj lemon rind and churn it.Serve cold with godhoraj lebu/lemon slices.

Recipe by Dimple