Banana Kofta

Ingredients

For the kofta:

Raw Banana (not ripe) -2 Nos.
Half an Onion-finely chopped.
Pepper-1 tea spoon (powdered)
Green chillies-3-4
Coriander leaves-Finely chopped 3-4 tsps
Ginger-1/2 " finely chopped
Salt to taste

For the gravy:

Onions-1 1/2 (Finely chopped)
Tomatoes-2 (ripe ones)
Coriander leaves-2 tsps.
Honey-1 tsp
Mace powder-a pinch
Red chillie powder-1 1/2 tsp
Cream-3 tsp
Butter-1 1/2 tsp
Cardamoms, Cinnamons,and cloves.
Garlic Ginger paste-2 tbsp.
Salt to taste.

Method:

1. Boil raw banana in enough water for 30 minutes.
2. Cool, peel and mash. Add salt, ginger, coriander, green chillies, pepper and finely chopped onions.
3. Make small balls between your palms. Deep fry in a Kadai with low heat till golden brown. Keep aside.
4. In a kadai pour 4 tbsps of oil and crackle cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon. Add the finely chopped onions and saute till transparent. Add garlic ginger paste and saute till onions turn brown.
5. Make a puree of tomato in a blender and add it to the Kadai along with red chilli powder and salt. Stir-cook till oil surfaces.
6. Add cream and butter.
7. Remove from flame and add honey..
8. Arrange Koftas in an oven proof casserole, pour gravy and sprinkle with mace powder. Cover and seal dish.
9. Place dish in a preheated oven at 275 degree F for 10 minutes.
10. Sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves and there you go,it's ready to serve!!!

Cooking time: 45 minutes!