Ingredients

• For the kofta
• Raw banana - 2
• 1/2 - onion
• Pepper-1 tsp
• Green chillies - 4
• Coriander leaves - 3-4 sprigs
• Ginger -1/2 inch
• Salt to taste
• For the gravy:
• Onions - 2
• Tomatoes - 2
• Coriander leaves-2 tsps
• Honey - 1 tsp
• Mace powder - a pinch
• Red chilli powder - 1.5 tsps
• Cream - 3 tsp
• Butter - 1.5 tsp
• Cardamoms, cinnamons and cloves
• Garlic ginger paste-2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

How to Make Banana Kofta

• Boil raw banana in enough water for 30 minutes. Cool, peel and mash.
• Add salt, ginger, coriander, green chillies, pepper and finely chopped onions.
• Make small balls.
• Deep fry in a kadai on low heat till golden brown. Keep aside.
• 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.
• Make a puree of tomato in a blender and add it to the kadai along with red chilli powder and salt. Cook till oil surfaces.
• Add cream and butter. Remove from flame and add honey..
• Arrange Koftas in an oven proof casserole, pour gravy and sprinkle with mace powder. Cover and seal dish.
• Place dish in a preheated oven at 275 degree F for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves and serve.