Chapor Ghonto

 Introduction
A Bengali mixed vegetable dish made unique by adding fried lentil patties called “chapor.”

Historical Relevance
An innovation from Bengali vegetarian households during religious fasts when onion and garlic were avoided.

Preparing the Chapor Ghonto
Ingredients:
½ cup moong dal, 1 cup mixed vegetables (pumpkin, potato, eggplant), panch phoron, mustard oil, salt, turmeric

Instructions:
Make a coarse dal paste, fry into small discs.
In mustard oil, add panch phoron and sauté vegetables.
Add water, cook till tender, and mix in crushed chapor.

Pro Tips
Always fry chapor till crisp to prevent sogginess later.

Serving Suggestions
Goes well with plain steamed rice and ghee.

Fun Fact
‘Ghonto’ refers to a medley of vegetables cooked together in Bengali cuisine.