Begun’r Ghonto / Eggplant Ghonto For Lunch In Thakurbari Style Recipe by Madhumita Bishnu
 Madhumita Bishnu @Madhubish27 Kolkata #CA2025 Ghonto is very unique to West Bengal cuisine and it’s both veg or no veg. But Thakurbari’r Ranna book of Purnima Tagore mentions this particular one with Chire or Poha. The flavour is so different and the recipe just blew my mind. Chire will mix in well with Begun or Eggplant cut into very small pieces as suggested in the recipe. I loved it #CA2025 Ghonto is very unique to West Bengal cuisine and it’s both veg or no veg. But Thakurbari’r Ranna book of Purnima Tagore mentions this particular one with Chire or Poha. The flavour is so different and the recipe just blew my mind. Chire will mix in well with Begun or Eggplant cut into very small pieces as suggested in the recipe. I loved it Begun’r Ghonto / Eggplant Ghonto for lunch in Thakurbari style Share its first Cooksnap! #CA2025 Ghonto is very unique to West Bengal cuisine and it’s both veg or no veg. But Thakurbari’r Ranna book of Purnima Tagore mentions this particular one with Chire or Poha. The flavour is so different and the recipe just blew my mind. Chire will mix in well with Begun or Eggplant cut into very small pieces as suggested in the recipe. I loved it #CA2025 Ghonto is very unique to West Bengal cuisine and it’s both veg or no veg. But Thakurbari’r Ranna book of Purnima Tagore mentions this particular one with Chire or Poha. The flavour is so different and the recipe just blew my mind. Chire will mix in well with Begun or Eggplant cut into very small pieces as suggested in the recipe. I loved it Cooking Instructions Prep time -10 mins, Cooking time -15 mins 1 Wash the Begun or eggplant and cut into small pieces. Keep the Chire or Poha ready. Smear the Begun with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt 2 In a wok heat mustard oil and add the begun and Chire together and fry for 2 mins and set aside 3 In another wok heat mustard oil and add 1 bay leaf, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and onion paste- mix well and cook until oil surfaces. 4 Add little water and let it come to boil. Add fried Begun or eggplant and Chire or Pohe or Flattened rice 5 When water is almost dried out, add cumin powder and mix well. Add garam masala paste and ghee, stir and set aside 6 Plate and enjoy with steamed rice 1 Wash the Begun or eggplant and cut into small pieces. Keep the Chire or Poha ready. Smear the Begun with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt 1 Wash the Begun or eggplant and cut into small pieces. Keep the Chire or Poha ready. Smear the Begun with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt 2 In a wok heat mustard oil and add the begun and Chire together and fry for 2 mins and set aside 2 In a wok heat mustard oil and add the begun and Chire together and fry for 2 mins and set aside 3 In another wok heat mustard oil and add 1 bay leaf, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and onion paste- mix well and cook until oil surfaces. 3 In another wok heat mustard oil and add 1 bay leaf, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and onion paste- mix well and cook until oil surfaces. 4 Add little water and let it come to boil. Add fried Begun or eggplant and Chire or Pohe or Flattened rice 4 Add little water and let it come to boil. Add fried Begun or eggplant and Chire or Pohe or Flattened rice 5 When water is almost dried out, add cumin powder and mix well. Add garam masala paste and ghee, stir and set aside 5 When water is almost dried out, add cumin powder and mix well. Add garam masala paste and ghee, stir and set aside 6 Plate and enjoy with steamed rice 6 Plate and enjoy with steamed rice Share its first Cooksnap! Cooksnaps Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation! Copied! on August 22, 2025 01:55 Kolkata I’m a Home Chef and love cooking different recipes from all across the world. I enjoy sharing and learning from foodies like me. Follow me on my blog madhubish27.com and IG @madhubish. Thank you Comments (18) Similar Recipes Dal by fish head Dal by fish head Dal usally present as veg item but traditional mug dal made by katla fish head.which is very popular in bengal . We all like this dish in any funtion. Indrani Chatterjee Aloo Matar Poha (pan Indian hybrid recipe) Aloo Matar Poha (pan Indian hybrid recipe) Aloo Poha (flattened rice with peas spices and potato) is a common breakfast in many parts of India. Many street vendors sell it early in the morning and some serve a side of a pea curry with it. 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