
Bengali Thor Ghonto / Bengali Banana Stem Curry In Traditional Style
Today I will share how to make Bengali Thor Ghonto / Bengali Banana Stem Curry In Traditional Style. This is not only a mouth-watering, but also a very nutritious dish. It is also one of the most frequently prepared recipes in every Bengali house. As per Vinmec, the banana stem has many health benefits, so you can very well add this recipe to your diet chart.
Equipment used
- Bonti (The bonti is a kitchen instrument that is used in Indian households to peel, chop, shred, slice, and dice vegetables and fruits,)
- Sil batta (grinding stone)
- Pressure cooker
- Kadai
- Spatula
Ingredients
Banana stem-1 (1 feet size)
Bengal gram-1/2 cup
Peanuts-1/2 cup
Bori (sun-dried lentil fritters)-1/2 cup
Coriander seeds-1 tbsp
Cumin seeds-1 tbsp
Ginger-1/2 inch
Cinnamon stick-1/2 inch
Cardamom-1
Cloves-3
Mustard oil-3 tbsp (including frying nuts, Bengal gram, and bori)
Bay leaf-1
Green chili-2
Ghee-1 tbsp
Sugar-1/2 tbsp
Chopped coriander leaves
Salt to taste
How to make Bengali Thor Ghonto / Bengali Banana Stem Curry In Traditional Style
First, remove the outer section of the banana stem

Then cut it into two parts

Now with the help of a bonti cut it into small pieces If you don’t have a bonti then use a knife)

Add water to it

Now put the banana stem in a pressure cooker along with soaked Bengal gram and go for 2 whistles on high flame

Heat oil in a kadai and fry the peanuts

After frying the peanuts, fry the bori (sun-dried lentil fritters) in same oil

With the help of sil batta, smoothly crush ginger, cumin, and coriander seeds



Now open the cooker after releasing the pressure, and check the stem

In the same oil Add the whole spices with bay leaf

Sauté them for a minute

Now add the banana stem and stir them for a minute

Add the paste of ginger, cumin, and coriander and stir them till the raw smell goes off

Add green chili, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt and mix them well


Stir them till the water evaporates completely

Now add the fried bori and peanuts and mix them

Add ghee and mix well

Transfer them to a serving plate and serve hot with rice and dal

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