Kanchkolar Kofta (Raw Banana Dumplings)

Kanchkolar Kofta

Simple but still a satisfying dish which can be eaten either with chapathi or rice. Kanchkolar Kofta Curry is a traditional Bengali recipe. This preparation is great for a vegetarian. 

Ingredients:::

Kofta ball

• 2 raw bananas
• 2 large potatoes cut into quarters
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 green chillies finely chopped (you can adjust the heat according to taste)
• 1 tomato chopped
• Lemon juice/ Amchoor
• 1 pinch of asafetida (hing)
• Freshly chopped coriander
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon jeera powder
• ¼ teaspoon dhaniya powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• A teaspoon of ghee
• Oil

Method:::

1. Peel the bananas, cut them into three and boil them in salted water till they soften. 
2. Once cooled, mash them nicely with a fork. 
3. Add salt, chopped green chillies, grated ginger, chopped coriander, a squirt of lemon juice or amchoor. Mix well. 
4. Make them into neat balls and fry them in hot oil. Keep aside. 
5. Next fry the quartered potatoes with salt and a pinch of turmeric and keep aside. 
6. Heat oil in a pan, add a pinch of asafetida (hing) whole cumin seeds and let them crackle. 
7. Add all the powdered masalas (except garam masala), little water and mix well. 
8. Add the chopped tomatoes next. Stir well till they become mushy and soft. 
9. Add the fried potatoes. Stir well till they are nicely coated with all the masala. 
10. Add a cup of hot water into this once the oil starts separating from the masala. Bring it to a boil. 
11. Gently release the fried koftas (dumplings) into the gravy. 
12. Sprinkle some powdered garam masala and a dollop of ghee or butter on top. 
13. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. 
14. Add some chopped coriander for garnish. 
15. Serve hot with rice or roti.