VAZHAIKKAI URUNDAI KULAMBHU (Raw Banana Kofta Curry)

INGREDIENTS :

• Vazhaikkai/ Raw banana - 1 big
• Chilli powder - 2 tsps
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
• Onion - 1 big (grind them finely)
• Tomato - 2 medium (grind them finely)
• Ginger- a small piece ; Garlic - 3 cloves - Make a fine paste
• Coconut pieces - 2 (grind them finely)
• Salt to taste

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

1) Boil the raw banana well. Remove the skin.

2) Mash them well Kasturi methi, turmeric, chilli powder and Salt.

      

3) Make small balls of it and deep fry them till golden brown and keep it aside.

4) Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add fennel seeds.

5) When it splutters, add onion paste along with ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves. Followed by the tomato paste and grinded coconut.

6) Add Chilli powder, Garam masala, Turmeric powder and Salt. Mix it well, saute till the raw smell leaves.

7) Add little water and bring it boil . When it starts to boil, add the kofta to it. Cook the curry till the oil separates out.

8) Garnish it with Coriander leaves. Serve hot with Rice.