Kacche Kele Ke Kofta Curry

Raw Banana Kofta Curry (Kacche Kele Ke Kofta Curry)

Raw Banana Kofta Curry is a rich, comforting and traditional Indian dish made with soft, melt-in-mouth banana koftas simmered in a flavorful spiced gravy. This recipe is a perfect example of how simple everyday ingredients like raw bananas can be transformed into a restaurant-style curry with amazing taste and texture.

The koftas are lightly spiced, crispy from outside, and soft from inside with a surprise raisin in the center that adds a mild sweetness in every bite. The curry is a simple onion-tomato based gravy enriched with aromatic Indian spices, making it delicious yet not too heavy.

This dish is perfect for special lunches, dinners, or weekend meals and tastes best with roti, naan, or steamed rice.

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Ingredients

For Banana Kofta

Raw bananas – 4
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Garam masala – ¼ tsp
Red chili flakes – ½ tsp
Green chili – 1 (chopped)
Ginger – ¼ tsp (chopped)
Fresh coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (chopped)
Salt – to taste
Besan (gram flour) – 1 tbsp
Rice flour – ½ tsp
Raisins – 10–12
Oil – for deep frying

For Curry (Gravy)

Oil – 2–3 tbsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Green cardamom – 2
Cinnamon stick – small piece
Dried red chilies – 2
Bay leaf – 1
Hing (asafoetida) – 1/8 tsp
Tomato paste – 2 tomatoes (blended)
Besan – 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala – ¼ tsp
Salt – to taste
Kasoori methi (crushed) – ¼ tsp
Fresh coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Fresh cream – 1 tbsp

Method

Step 1 – Preparation of Kofta

Start by taking raw bananas and trimming the edges. Pressure cook them with water using a steamer or stand for 1–2 whistles until they become soft and well cooked.
Once cooked, let them cool slightly. Peel the skin carefully and transfer the pulp into a bowl.
Mash the bananas thoroughly using a fork or potato masher until smooth and lump-free.
Now add turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp, red chili powder 1/2 tsp, coriander powder -1/2 tsp, garam masala – 1/4 tsp, red chili flakes – 1/2 tsp, chopped green chili – 1, ginger – 1/4 tsp, fresh coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, salt as per taste, besan – 1 tbsp, and rice flour – 1/2 tsp.
Mix everything well until it forms a soft dough-like mixture.
Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into small balls or cylindrical koftas. Flatten slightly and place 1 raisin in the center, then seal properly and shape again.
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the koftas on medium flame until they turn golden brown and crispy from outside.
Remove and keep aside on a tissue paper to absorb excess oil.

Step 2 – Preparation of Curry (Gravy)

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds 1/2 tsp and let them crackle.
Now add green cardamom – 2, small piece of cinnamon, dried red chilies – 2, bay leaf – 1, and hing – 1/8 tsp. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
Add 2 ( tomato blended) tomato paste and cook well until the raw smell disappears and oil starts separating.
Now add besan – 1 tbsp and mix well. This helps in giving thickness and prevents separation of gravy.
Add turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp, red chili powder – 1/2 tsp, coriander powder – 1 tsp, and garam masala – 1/4 tsp. Mix and cook the spices well.
Add hot water and bring the gravy to a boil. Add salt and crushed kasoori methi – 1/4 tsp..
Let the gravy simmer for 3–4 minutes until it becomes slightly thick and flavorful.

Now gently add the fried koftas into the gravy. Let them simmer for 3–4 minutes so they absorb the flavors.

Finally, add fresh coriander leaves and fresh cream for richness. Mix gently without breaking the koftas.

Turn off the flame. Serve hot Raw Banana Kofta Curry with roti, paratha, naan, or steamed rice. The soft koftas combined with spicy gravy make every bite rich, comforting, and full of flavor.