This no onion garlic raw banana kofta, perfect for Navratri fasting, is elevated by green cardamom which adds a unique aroma and flavor. This recipe can be adapted easily for vrat by substituting certain ingredients. The kofta balls and gravy are enriched with spices like green cardamom, ginger, and a variety of masalas. Enjoy this delightful dish!
1: Boil the raw bananas until soft, then mash them.
2: In a bowl, mix the mashed bananas with green cardamom powder, crushed peppercorns, garam masala, chaat masala, chopped coriander, and besan. Add salt to taste.
3: Form the mixture into kofta balls.
4: Heat oil in a pan and fry the kofta balls until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
5: For the gravy, blend the tomatoes and prepare a puree.
6: In the same pan, add cumin seeds and a cinnamon stick, followed by the tomato puree and other spices including ginger, green chillies, and cashews.
7: Add sugar, salt, and water and let it simmer.
8: Once the gravy thickens, add the fried kofta balls.
9: Finish by adding yogurt, cream, and season with garam masala, cumin powder, Kashmiri mirch powder, turmeric, and kasuri methi.
