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    Home » Curry & Side dish » Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    Published: Dec 16, 2016 · by Shilpa · Leave a Comment

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    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    Plantain (raw banana) kofta step-by-step recipe with photos.

    Kofta is deep-fried meat/veggie balls in a silky smooth gravy. Typically, veg koftas are made with potatoes and paneer and soaked in a rich gravy. But the Bengali style kofta curry is made with plantains and is usually soaked in a light runny gravy.

    While I love the taste that plantains add to kofta, I am not a big fan of the light gravy that it is soaked in. So I make the same rich gravy that I would make for a paneer kofta. And this fusion tastes exceptionally well.

    Next time skip your regular meatballs/veg koftas and try this recipe instead. I am sure you will love it as much as we do.

    For a variation, try delicious paneer kofta. Click here for recipe.

    For more recipes where banana is used as the main ingredient, click here.

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    Plantain (raw banana) kofta step-by-step recipe with photos

    1. Mashed plantain, potatoes mixed with onion and spices

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    2. Make small balls of the mixture

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    3. Fry koftas till golden brown

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    4. Fry onions till golden brown

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    5. Onion fried and ready to grind

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    6. Simmer gravy until oil separates

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    Plantain koftas served with roti/flatbread

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)

    Plantain kofta

    Plantain Kofta (Raw Banana Kofta)Shilpa
    The Bengali style kofta curry is made with plantains and is usually soaked in a light runny gravy.
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr

    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE KOFTA:

    • 3 plantain
    • 3 potatoes
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • ½ tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1 tsp chilli powder or as per taste
    • 1 tbsp oil + for frying koftas
    • 2 tbsp besan

    FOR THE GRAVY:

    • 1 large onion chopped
    • ½ inch ginger grated
    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • ½ cup tomato puree
    • 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 2 tbsp ghee (can be replaced with oil)
    • 10 cashew
    • 3 tbsp yogurt
    • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tbsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaf (kasuri methi)
    • Coriander leaves for garnish
    • Salt to taste
    • Almond flakes and raisins for garnish, optional

    Instructions
     

    TO MAKE KOFTA:

    • Boil potatoes and plantain in water with skin on. Cool completely and peel the skin
    • Mash them together and set aside
    • Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a frying pan or kadhai and add chopped onions. Saute until they are golden brown
    • Add cumin, coriander, red chilli powder, and garam masala and saute for a minute
    • Turn off the flame and add the mashed potato-plantain mixture and besan
    • Mix well and let it cool
    • Make small balls of the cooled mixture and set aside for 10-15 minutes
    • Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the koftas until golden brown

    TO MAKE THE GRAVY:

    • Soak cashew in water for 30 minutes
    • Grind the poppy seeds into a fine powder in a coffee grinder. (Alternatively, if you have an Indian mixer, soak the poppy seeds for an hour and grind along with other ingredients in step 4)
    • In a frying pan or kadai, heat 1 tbsp ghee and fry onion on medium heat until golden brown. Add ginger, garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Let it cool completely
    • Grind the cooled onion, ginger, garlic mix along with cashew, poppy seeds, tomato puree, and yogurt into a smooth paste
    • In the same frying pan, add 1 tbsp ghee. Add the ground mixture and bring it to boil
    • Add Kashmiri red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well. Add some water if the mixture is too dry
    • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until completely cooked and the oil separates
    • Add 1-2 cups hot water and adjust the consistency of the gravy
    • Add the fried koftas and simmer for a minute
    • Rub kasuri methi between your palm and add it in. Also, add garam masala. Mix well.
    • Garnish with coriander leaves, raisin and almond flakes
    • Serve hot with rice/roti
    Nutrition Facts
    Plantain kofta
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 98 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 4mg1%
    Sodium 10mg0%
    Potassium 345mg10%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 379IU8%
    Vitamin C 13mg16%
    Calcium 22mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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