Mochar Chop is a delightful Bengali dish made from banana flower buds. The recipe includes mocha (banana flower), boiled potatoes, chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, chopped coriander leaves, salt, a pinch of sugar, and lemon juice. For coating, use besan or flour, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. The process involves boiling the mocha, sautéing ingredients, mixing, shaping into chops, coating, and deep-frying until golden. Follow these steps to enjoy this traditional dish.
Ingredients
- Mocha: 1 (boiled and chopped) - Potatoes: 2 (boiled) - Chopped onions: 1 - Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tsp - Green chilies (chopped): 2-3 - Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp - Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp - Garam masala: 1/2 tsp - Cumin powder: 1/2 tsp - Chopped coriander leaves: 2 tbsp - Salt to taste - Sugar: a pinch - Lemon juice: 1 tsp - For coating: besan/flour: 1/2 cup, breadcrumbs: 1 cup, salt and pepper, water for batter, and oil for frying.
