Mochar Chop

Name: Mochar Chop
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Westbengal)
Ingredients: Banana blossom (mocha): 300g, sliced thin; Potato: 150g, boiled and mashed; Onion: 80g, finely chopped; Green chilli: 2, minced; Bread crumbs: 50g; Egg: 1, beaten; Turmeric powder: 0.5 tsp (1.5g); Chilli powder: 0.5 tsp (1.5g); Salt: to taste; Oil: 300ml for frying

🍗 Non-veg📊 Medium

Traditional Recipe 7: Mochar Chop recipe

⏱️20 minPrep

🔥18 minCook

🕒38 minTotal

🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Mochar Chop

Boil banana blossom slices in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and dry on paper towels.
Mix mashed potato, onion, green chilli, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt.
Add drained banana blossom slices, mix gently.
Divide into 8 portions. Shape into oval cutlets.
Dip in beaten egg, coat with bread crumbs.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Heat oil to 170°C.
Fry each chop for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Remove to paper towels. Drain well.
Serve hot with green chutney.

📖 Cultural notes

Mochar chop celebrates the unique flavor of banana blossom, a seasonal Bengali delicacy prized for its subtle texture and earthy taste. ---

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