Kochur Loti

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Ingredients

250 grams	kochur loti (taro stolons)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	panch phoron (Bengali five spice mix)
2	green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1	medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 teaspoon	salt or to taste
1 cup	water
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the kochur loti thoroughly and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
3. 3 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add minced garlic and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin powder, and mix well.
7. 7 Add the kochur loti pieces and stir to coat them with the spices.
8. 8 Add salt and water, and bring it to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer until the kochur loti is tender and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
10. 10 Uncover and cook until excess water evaporates and the oil separates from the spices.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.