Banana Flower Kofta Curry

Ingredient:

1. Banana flower – 1 no .

2. Turmeric powder – 11/2 tsp

3. Red chili powder – 1 tsp ( or according to your taste)

4. Coriander powder – 2  tsp

6. garam masala powder  1.1/2 tsp

7. Green chili – 3 nos

8  onion ,chopped 2 medium

9.Ginger garlic paste  1.1/4 tsp

10. cashew nut paste (soak them in hot water and grind them in fine paste)

12. Gram flour (besan) 4 - 5  tablespoon

13. salt to taste.

14. sugar 1 to 2 tsp (depend on the sourness of tomato ( Its not mandatory, so if you do not like, you don't have to add.)

14. water as required.

15.oil  to deep fry and for the gravy.

16. Coriander leaves 2 tsp.

Procedure :

1. Remove 2-3 layers of the banana flower, break the flowers from the stem and remove the hard pistil.

2.Chop the flower, put them in water  mixed with little bit turmeric powder.

3. Then pressures cook this with little bit oil & turmeric power. After 5-6 whistle  and Squeeze it to remove excess water.

4. Now add chopped green chili , turmeric powder, ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp red chilly powder,Salt to taste. 2-3 tbsp gram flour  and mix it very well . Divide the mixture into  ten equal portions.shape them into round koftas.

5. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep-fry the koftas, in small batches, for two to three minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside . Drain &  set aside.

6. Heat three tablespoons oil in a non stick pan, add the onions and saute until it change its color. add ginger garlic paste. After the raw flavor of garlic gone add  chopped tomato mix it well. When tomato become soft Add cashew nut paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder , and red chili powder. Mix with 2-3 tbsp of water. Continue to saute on low heat , stirring continuously.

7. Add two cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the salt,and ½ tsp of sugar to cut the sourness of tomato. Its also enhance the taste of the gravy. lower the heat and simmer for five minutes.  This gravy should be little bit thick . add garam masala mix well. Now add the koftas  . After 1-2 min switch off the gas . Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with plain rice or roti.

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