Kachkolar Kofta

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Ingredients

2 medium	raw bananas (kachkola)
1 medium	potato
1 medium	onion
1 teaspoon	ginger paste
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	garam masala
1 tablespoon	chopped coriander leaves
—	salt to taste
1 cup	gram flour (besan)
1 cup	water
2 tablespoons	oil
1 cup	oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and boil the raw bananas and potato until tender.
2. 2 Mash the boiled bananas and potato in a mixing bowl.
3. 3 Finely chop the onion and add it to the mashed mixture.
4. 4 Add ginger paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, and salt to the mixture.
5. 5 Mix everything well to form a smooth dough-like consistency.
6. 6 Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into round balls (koftas).
7. 7 In a separate bowl, mix gram flour with water to form a smooth batter.
8. 8 Heat oil for deep frying in a pan over medium heat.
9. 9 Dip each kofta into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly.
10. 10 Carefully drop the coated koftas into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
11. 11 Remove the koftas from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
12. 12 Serve the Kachkolar Kofta hot with rice or as a snack.