Jain Special- Kele Ke Kofte

Preparation:25 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: Makes 4 to 5 servings

Ingredients

For The Koftas
1/4 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp slit green chillies , chopped
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
6 raw bananas , boiled
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp garam masala
salt to taste

For Gravy
1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
250 gms beaten curds (dahi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
1/4 tsp slit green chillies
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
3 to 4 cloves (laung / lavang)
4 bay leaves
2 tbsp oil

Method

For the kofte
For the koftePeel and mash the bananas.Add all the ingredients and mix well.Divide the mixture into small equal sized balls.Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the koftas till they turn golden brown and crisp from all the sides.Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.
For the gravy
For the gravyHeat the oil in a deep pan and add the cloves and cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the asafeotida, bay leaf, ginger and green chilli, beaten curd, garam masala, red chilli powder, turmeric and 50 ml water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till the gravy is cooked.
How to proceed
How to proceedAdd the koftas and simmer for a few minutes.Garnish with coriander and serve hot.