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Kanchkolar Kofta Recipe | কাঁচা কলার কোপ্তা

কাঁচা কলার কোপ্তা (Kanchkolar Kofta): When Life Gives You Kanchkola, Make Kofta Out It! A kanchkolar kofta, if done well can any day give a meat-based dish run for the money. Best ever kanchkolar kofta recipe in bengali. This kacha kolar kofta bengali recipe is perfect for those who are looking for vegetarian side dish recipes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Bengali
Keyword Gluten Free Recipes, Green Banana Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 People

Equipment

  • Stove Top
  • Heavy bottom Non-stick Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 nos. Green Banana or Plantain
  • 1 tsp Gram Flour or Chatu
  • Mustard Oil
  • 2 Tomatoes Medium - Pureed
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • A pinch of Asafoetida or Hing
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Grated Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • Salt To Taste
  • A Hefty Pinch of Dried Fenugreek Leaves or Kasuri Methi
  • Cream to Garnish Optional
  • 2 Green Chilies
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder

Instructions

  • Pressure cook the Green Bananas. Once they have cooled down, peel them off and mash them with some chatu or Gram Flour and salt. Make small balls out of them and deep fry them till golden-brown in mustard oil.
    4 nos. Green Banana or Plantain, 1 tsp Gram Flour or Chatu, Salt To Taste, Mustard Oil
  • Now, heat some oil in a pan and temper it with hing or asafoetida, bay leaves, cumin seeds and grated ginger. Fry it well before adding the tomato puree. 
    2 Tomatoes, 2 Bay Leaves, A pinch of Asafoetida or Hing, 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds, 1 tbsp Grated Ginger
  • Cook it till it reduces and water has been gone. Add the dry spices and fry it nicely till the edges release oil. 
    1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, 1 tsp Cumin Powder, 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • Add water to make the gravy and put in chilies as per your taste. Slice them if you don't mind the heat, or simply add them whole. 
    2 Green Chilies
  • Rub the fenugreek leaves between palms to crush them and add them in the gravy. Cover it with a lid and allow it to simmer. 
    A Hefty Pinch of Dried Fenugreek Leaves or Kasuri Methi
  • Before turning the heat off, drop the fried plantain balls in the gravy and top with a dollop of fresh cream to add richness. Though it is completely optional.
    3/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder, Cream to Garnish
  • Try this kanchkolar kofta recipe and serve it hot with rice