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Mochar Dhokar Dalna / Banana Blossom and Lentil Fritters Curry Recipe
Mochar Dhokar Dalna / Banana Blossom and Lentil Fritters Curry Recipe is a mouth-watering recipe, Though preparation is a little tedious the outcome is worthy. In my earlier post ‘mochar ghonto’ and ‘dhokar dalna’, we tested and found how delectable they were. Now I am mixing both the dish and making this fabulous recipe.
The types of equipment required for this recipe
- Blender
- Pressure cooker
- Serving bowl/Plate
- Kadai/Fry pan
- Spatula
- Knife
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-2.png)
The ingredients required for this recipe
For making the fritter
- Mocha or Banana Blossom – 2 cups (finely chopped)
- Overnight Soaked Cholar Dal or Bengal Gram – 1 cup
- Kalo Jeera or Nigella Seeds – ½ tsp
- Ginger – ½ inch
- Green chili-1
- Turmeric Powder – ¼ tbsp
- Hing or Asafetida – 1 pinch
- Roasted Cumin and Red Chilli Powder (Bhaja Masala) – ½ tsp
- Sugar – ½ tbsp
- Salt To taste
- Oil – ½ cup( including frying the fritters)
For making the curry
- Bay Leaf – 1
- Cinnamon-1/2 inch stick
- Cardamom-2
- star anise-1/2
- Black peppercorn-5
- Whole red chili-1
- Potato – 1 (medium diced shaped)
- Ginger Paste – 1 tbsp
- Yogurt-1/2 cup
- Bhaja masala – ½ tsp
- Coriander Powder – ½ tsp
- Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
- Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp
- Garam Masala Powder – ½ tsp
- Ghee-1 tbsp
- Sugar – 1 tsp
- Salt – To taste
- Chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
How to make Mochar Dhokar Dalna / Banana Blossom and Lentil Fritters Curry Recipe
Peel and cut the mocha into tiny pieces, and put them in a pressure cooker, add salt and water and go for one whistle on medium flame
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 1](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-1.png)
Open the cover after releasing the pressure and keep it aside
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 2](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-2.png)
Put the soaked Bengal gram in a blender jar along with ginger, green chili, salt, sugar, hing, and bhaja masala
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 3](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-3.png)
Make a fine paste and keep it aside
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 4](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-4.png)
Heat oil in a pan and kalo jire/nigella seeds for tempering, then add the boiled banana blossom and stir them for a minute
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 5](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-5.png)
Add turmeric powder and stir them for 2 minutes
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 6](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-6.png)
Now add the lentil paste mix them well, and continue to mix until they become tight
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 7](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-7.png)
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 8](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-8.png)
Immediate transfer them to a pre-greased plate, flatten them and with the help of a knife cut them into square or diamond shapes, and allow them to cool to become tight
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 9](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-9.png)
Heat oil in the pan fry the potatoes, and keep them aside
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 10](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-10.png)
Same way fry the dhoka, Once they become light brown in color, take them out from the oil and keep them aside
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 11](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-11.png)
Add cinnamon, cardamom, peppercorn, bay leaf, star anise, and whole red chili for tempering
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 12](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-12.png)
Now add the ginger paste and saute it for a minute
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 13](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-13.png)
Add turmeric, coriander, and red chili powder, Add the bhaja and garam masala, and stir them till the raw smell goes off
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 14](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-14.png)
Now add curd and stir them continuously for a minute
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 15](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-15.png)
Add salt and sugar and mix well
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 16](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-16.png)
Now add the fried potatoes
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 17](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-17.png)
Cover the lid and allow them to cook for 6-7 minutes on medium flame
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 18](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-18.png)
Open the lid add the fried dhoka and mix them well
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 19](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-19.png)
Add ghee and chopped coriander leaves
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 20](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-20.png)
Transfer them to a serving plate and serve hot with rice
![Mochar Dhokar Dalna step 21](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mochar-Dhokar-Dalna-step-21.png)