Bengali Style Chori Recipe – Mixed Vegetable Sabzi
Description
Discover the unique flavors of West Bengal with this aromatic, char-flavored mixed vegetable dish called “ChorChori” (also known as CharChari). This delightful vegetarian recipe brings the essence of Bengali cuisine to your table.
Cuisine: Bengali
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Ridge Gourd (Turai/ Peerkangai), chopped
- 1 cup Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin), chopped
- 1 cup Brinjal (Baingan / Eggplant), chopped
- 1 cup Potatoes (Aloo), chopped
- 2 Drumsticks, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup Pointed Gourd (Parval), chopped
- 1/2 cup Runner Beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Mooli (Radish), chopped
- Mustard Oil, as required
- 4 tablespoons Oil
- 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 3 Green Chilies, slit
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Panch Phoran Masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables: Wash and chop all vegetables into small pieces. Set them aside.
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Prepare Mustard Paste: Soak yellow or black mustard seeds in 2-3 tablespoons of water for 15-20 minutes. Grind them into a fine paste and set aside.
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Cook Vegetables: Heat a non-stick wok and add all chopped vegetables along with turmeric powder and the mustard paste. Mix well, lower the flame, and cover with a lid. Let them steam for 5-10 minutes or until fully cooked.
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Temper Spices: In a separate wok or kadhai, heat refined oil and add asafoetida, panch phoran masala, and slit green chilies. Allow them to splutter.
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Combine: Add the cooked vegetables to the tempering and mix gently. Add salt to taste and sprinkle sugar. Stir carefully to avoid mashing the vegetables.
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Finish: Cook on high flame until the moisture evaporates and the vegetables appear dry. Optionally, drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of mustard oil for extra flavor, depending on your preference.
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Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve this Bengali Style Chori with Steamed Rice and Smoked Dal Makhani Dhaba Style for a complete meal.
Enjoy the full experience of Bengali cuisine with this delicious mixed vegetable sabzi!
