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