KACHA KOLAR KOFTA CURRY

Bengali Style Kacha kolar Kofta Curry Recipe (Green Plantain / Green Banana Kofta Curry) is one of my all time favorite dish made with soft and crispy Koftas dipped in thin and simple jeera based curry. The Raw banana is rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Also the starch content present in raw banana helps in controlling blood sugar level and manage cholesterol.

Ingredients: 

1. Green Banana - 2 -3 nos
2. Besan - 1 tsp
3. Mustard Oil
4. Tomatoes Pureed - 2 
5. Bay Leaves - 2
6. Dry Red Chilli - 2 
7. Hing - A pinch
8. Cumin Seeds -  1/2 tsp
9. Grated Ginger -  1 tsp
10. Turmeric Powder -  1/2 tsp
11. Coriander Powder -   1 tsp
12. Cumin Powder -   1 tsp
13. Garam Masala Powder -  3/4 tsp
14. Salt To Taste
15. Green Chilies - 216. Red Chili Powder -  1/2 tsp
17. Coriander leaves - to garnish

Process:  

1. Pressure cook the Green Bananas. Once they have cooled down, peel them off and mash them with besan, turmeric powder and salt. You can also add chopped green chillies (as per your taste). Make small balls out of them and deep fry them till golden-brown in mustard oil.

2. Now, heat some oil in a pan and temper it with hing, bay leaves, dry red chilli and grated ginger. Fry it well before adding the tomato puree.
3. Cook it till it reduces and water has been gone. Add the dry spices and fry it nicely till the edges release oil.
4. Add water to make the gravy and put in chilies as per your taste. You can slice them or simply add them whole. Cover it with a lid and allow it to simmer.
5. Before turning the heat off, drop the fried Koftas in the gravy and garnish with coriander leaves. (Though garnishing is completely optional, you can add fresh cream also to garnish and give a nice look)