Raw Banana Kofta + Jeera Rice

Method

1. 1

   Boil 4 raw bananas till tender; peel and mash.

2. 2

   Mix mash with 3 tbsp besan, ginger-chili paste, ½ tsp red chili, ½ tsp garam masala, coriander and salt. Shape balls and shallow-fry till golden.

3. 3

   Gravy: sauté 1 tsp cumin, chopped onion and ginger-garlic in 2 tbsp oil. Add tomato puree, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chili, 1 tsp coriander powder, salt; cook till oil separates.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups water, simmer 5 mins. Stir in 2 tbsp curd or cream and ½ tsp garam masala.

5. 5

   Add koftas just before serving.

6. 6

   Jeera rice: heat 1 tbsp ghee, crackle 1 tsp cumin and a bay leaf. Add 1.5 cups soaked basmati and 3 cups water with salt. Pressure cook 1 whistle. Fluff and serve with the kofta curry.

Adapted from Nisha Madhulika – Raw Banana Kofta