Kach Kolar Kofta

A regal dish of Bengali cuisine , raw banana koftas or meatballs cooked in cashew nut cream along with rich Indian spices.

INGREDIENTS

1. Raw Banana...2 , boiled and mashed
2. Cashew nuts...1 tbsp, ground to paste
3. Cashew nuts...1/2 tbsp, coarsely crushed
4. Raisins...1/2 tsp
5. Corn flour...1/2 tsp
6. All purpose flour...1/2 tsp
7. Coriander leaves...1 tbsp , chopped
8. Green chili...1 tbsp , chopped
9. Cumin powder...1 tsp
10. Coriander powder...1/2 tsp
11. Red chili powder...1/2 tsp
12. Garam masala powder...1/4 tsp
13. Turmeric...1 pinch
14. Bay leaf , whole red chili...2
15. Sugar...1/2 tsp
16. Salt...to taste
17. Oil...2 tbsp & for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix mashed banana with crushed cashew nuts, raisins,chopped coriander leaves , 1/2 tsp corn flour , 1/2 tsp all purpose flour , salt to taste , make about 10 koftas/balls , deep fry till crisp and keep aside.
2. Soak cumin powder, coriander powder,red chili powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder with 1/4 cup of water and keep aside for 15 minutes. This helps in bringing out oil and giving an even texture.
3. Heat oil in a kadai. Add bay leaf , whole red chili , sugar and caramelize for about 40 secs.Add spices mixture and saute in low heat for about 3 minutes.
4. Add cashew paste mixed with 1/4 cup water and saute for another 2 minutes.
5. Add the koftas , mix well and cook for another 1 minute or till the gravy thickens.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot with basmati rice , sweet pulao or paratha.

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