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Chorchori

A Bengali preparation which is a medley of fresh vegetables. This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.

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Chorchori
Main Ingredients Potatoes, Red pumpkin
Cuisine Bengali
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 31-40 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Chorchori

  • 1/4 medium Potatoes separated into florets
  • 2 medium Red pumpkin 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 medium Sweet potato 1/2 inch pieces
  • 100 grams Red pumpkin (bhopla/kaddu) 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large Brinjal 1/2 inch pieces
  • 6-8 French beans 1/2 inch pieces
  • 6-8 leaves Spinach shredded
  • 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Panch phoran
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 Green chillies slit
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • to taste Salt

Method

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  1. Heat two tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan till it just reaches smoking point.
  2. Remove, cool and heat the oil again on medium heat. Add panch phoron and when it starts crackling, add red chilli powder, stir briefly and add the prepared vegetables. Stir and add turmeric powder, slit green chillies, sugar and salt to taste.
  3. Reduce heat, cover and cook for eight to ten minutes, stirring occasionally or till potato pieces are cooked.
  4. Add remaining mustard oil and stir-fry for one minute and or till chorchori is dry.

Nutrition Info

Calories 947
Carbohydrates 114.8
Protein 15.7
Fat 47.5
Other Fiber Fiber- 33.9gm
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