How To Make Mochar Chop Or Banana Blossom Cutlets

By Risha Ganguly

Banana is one plant that Bengalis devour from top to bottom. Banana fruit, stems and flowers are eaten and its leaves are used as plates. Let us see how to make mochar chop or banana blossom cutlets.

Step 1

Take the banana florets, add salt and turmeric powder and cook it till 2 whistles in the pressure cooker. Meanwhile, mash 2 boiled potatoes.

Step 2

Heat up mustard oil in a pan and add the onion. Cook till light brown. Add a tbsp of ginger paste and cook till the raw smell goes away. Now, add chopped tomatoes and salt and cook till they are mushy. 

Step 3

Add all the powdered spices and mix the mashed potatoes and cooked banana florets in the pan. Cook till the mocha mixture is dry and then add roasted masala and amchur powder. 

Step 4

Add some corn flour, maida and salt and make a medium consistency slurry. After the banana mixture is cool, give them the shape of cutlets. First dip the cutlets into the slurry and then into bread crumbs. 

Step 5

For the best results, refrigerate the cutlets for some time before frying. When they are firm, heat up refined oil and deep fry your cutlets. 

Step 6

Your mochar chop is ready. Serve it with sauce or enjoy it in the traditional Bengali style by eating the chops with puffed rice and kasundi.

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