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Mocha Chingri

Mocha Chingri (Banana Blossoms with Prawns)

By Mita Mondal
Mocha Chingri is a Bengali dish that combines two key ingredients: mocha (banana blossoms) and chingri (prawns).
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 piece Banana Blossom (chopped, cleaned, and then half boiled)
  • 200 grams Prawn (cut and cleaned)
  • 1 piece Potato (peeled and cut into small cubes)
  • 1 piece Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Paste (pasted with 2 green chili)
  • 2 pieces Green Chili (used in ginger garlic paste)
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ tablespoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf
  • 2 pieces Dry Red Chili
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • 3 tablespoons Mustard Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • Salt to Taste

Instructions
 

  • First, marinate the prawns with salt and turmeric and leave it for 10 minutes.
  • Lighten the clay stove or gas stove, and heat the kadai or wok.
  • Add some oil to the wok and heat it. Then, add the chopped potatoes, salt & turmeric. Fry the potatoes and set them aside.
  • Next, fry the prawns in the same oil, but be careful not to overcook them. Fry them lightly and set them aside.
  • Add some more oil to the pan, and then add the cumin, bay leaf, and dry chilis. Let them fry.
  • Add the chopped onion and fry until it turns light brown.
  • Now, add the ginger and garlic paste, and stir it well to eliminate the raw smell.
  • Add a small amount of water, and then add all the powdered spices such as turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Add a pinch of salt.
  • Add the prawns to the masala gravy and stir well.
  • Include the banana blossom and cook it for 5 minutes, adding turmeric & some water.
  • Add a pinch of salt and cover it with a lid for 10 minutes.
  • Finally, add the garam masala and ghee.
  • Mocha Chingri is ready and  transfer it into a bowl. Serve it hot along with steamed rice, roti, paratha, pulao, naan, or bread.

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Notes

Take your time to prepare the banana blossoms before cooking. Remove the outer layers, soak the blossoms in water with salt and turmeric, remove the stamen, and finely chop the blossoms. Rinse thoroughly after cutting to remove any additional bitterness.
I temper the spices before adding the prawns and banana blossoms in hot oil. The tempered cumin seeds, bay leaves, and other spices will add to the flavor.
Cook the prawns to perfection avoiding overcooking. They should not be like rubber. Add them at he right time to ensure the right taste and texture of the dish.
Make sure that the banana blossoms are tender. They should not be mushy or slimy. The perfectly cooked prawns retain the juiciness.
Adjust the spice level as per your taste preferences. Taste while cooking to make the necessary adjustments.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Mocha Chingri (Banana Blossoms with Prawns)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
320
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
964
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
1231
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
 
29
g
10
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
470
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
74
mg
411
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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