Narkeler Ghonto | Traditional Bengali Coconut Curry Recipe | Summer Special Easy Ghonto

coconut

🥗Healthier: dried coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Dried coconut is easier to store and cheaper than fresh.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and just as nutritious.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: sesame seeds

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is more common and can add a different flavor.

turmeric

🥗Healthier: ginger powder

💰Cheaper: saffron

Saffron is expensive but can be substituted for a unique flavor.

Heat mustard oil in a pan until hot.

Add bay leaves, dried red chilies, and cumin seeds, cooking until fragrant.

Stir in turmeric and salt, then add chopped potatoes and sauté until slightly tender.

Incorporate grated coconut and cook for 3-4 minutes until coconut releases oil.

Add boiled chickpeas and sauté until well mixed with the coconut and potatoes.

In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon flour with 1/2 cup water until smooth.

Add the flour mixture to the pan, stirring to combine.

Season with additional salt and sugar to taste, and finish with a drizzle of ghee.

Sprinkle with garam masala before serving.

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