Description
A traditional Bengali dish making use of the banana tree's inner stem (Thor). Chopped finely and cooked with mung beans and mustard paste.
Restaurants serving Thor Ghonto (Banana Stem Curry)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Banana stem(Inner core)
- Mung beans
- Mustard seeds
- Grated coconut
- Green chili
Instructions
- Extract inner banana stem, chop, massage with salt to remove sap.
- Fry spices in mustard oil.
- Cook stem with boiled mung beans.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Fuki (Butterbur)
Pairing
White Rice
Trivia
Bengalis eat not just the banana fruit, but the flower and stem too. Rich in iron, a beloved traditional food.
Eating tips & etiquette
Mix into rice. Mild in flavor, but the crunchy texture similar to lotus root or celery is highly enjoyable.
Allergen
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