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Banana Kofta Currry

Banana Kofta Currry
Ingredients (Serve 4)
For Kofta:
Raw bananas, 6
Ginger (grated), 1tsp
Coriander leaves
Green chillies, 2
Cornflour, 2tbsp
Khoya, 100 gms
Cashews (chopped), 1tbsp
Raisins (chopped), 1tblsp
Garam masala, ¼ tsp
Salt to taste
For Curry
Cloves, 4
Cardamoms, 4
Bay leaves, 2
Onion grated, 100 gm
Ginger paste, 1tsp
Garlic paste, 1 tsp
Tomatoes (grated), 3
Tomato Ketchup, 2 tbsp
Cream, ¼ cup
Copriander powder, 1 tbsp
Cumin powder, 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder, ¼ tsp
Salt and chilly powder to taste
Method:
Boil bananas and mix them with ginger, coriander leaves, green chillies, corn flour and salt. Knead these contents to a paste and mix together khoya, cashew nuts, raisins and garam masala. Make balls and keep-dry the balls to a golden colour. Heat 3 tbsp ghee and all the spices. Add ginger, garlic and onions and fry till soft. Add tomatoes, ketchup and spices. When the oil oozes out, put in two cups of water and boil for 10 minutes. Now stir in the cream and pour over the Koftas. Decorate with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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