Kolar Kofta

Kolar Kofta

Kolar Kofta

Veg Vegan

Kolar Kofta is a delicious Bengali dish made of ripe banana fritters cooked in a spicy and tangy tomato-based gravy.

Cuisines

Bengali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

3 medium ripe bananas
1/4 cup grated coconut
2 tablespoons chopped cashew nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup semolina
oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. 2 Add grated coconut, chopped cashew nuts, raisins, sugar, cardamom powder, and salt to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
  3. 3 Gradually add all-purpose flour and semolina to the banana mixture to form a dough-like consistency.
  4. 4 Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into round balls or koftas.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6 Once the oil is hot, carefully add the koftas in batches and fry until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  7. 7 Remove the koftas from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  8. 8 Serve hot as a snack or with a side of chutney.

Tips

Ensure the bananas are ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.