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कच्चे केले के कोफ्ते रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte in Hindi)
કાચા કેળાના કોફ્તા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte in Gujarati)

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What is Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte made of ? Down arrow
How to make onion puree Down arrow
How to make tomato pulp ? Down arrow
How to make boiled peeled and mashed raw banana Down arrow
Making koftas Down arrow
For the curry Down arrow
Making Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte Down arrow
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kachhe kele ke kofte recipe is a raw banana sabzi made with kofta curry. Learn how to make kela kofta curry.

The Mughlas made use of every ingredient in their cooking and in the most unusual ways. This kachhe kele ke kofte as the name suggests uses raw bananas to make the kofta.

Raw banana is combined with a few basic spices and deep-fried to make wonderfully tasty kofta. These are eaten with an equally unusual gravy that is a little sweet as it makes use of honey. kela kofta curry, a must try for everyone!

You can also try other kofta recipes like Nawabi Kesar Koftas or Palak Makai Kofta.

Pro tips for Mughlai raw banana kofta curry. 1. Add 3 tbsp cornflour. This will help in binding the koftas. 2. Mix well with your hands. Note the mixture is sticky. 3. Grease your hands and then shape into round koftas. 4. You will need 1 1/2 cups chopped onions to make 1 cup onion pureé.


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Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte recipe - How to make Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte

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Ingredients

Method

For the koftas
 

  1. To make koftas, in a bowl put cooked raw bananas, onions, ginger green chilli paste, chilli powder, pepper, cornflour and salt.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions.
  4. Grease your hands with oil and shape each portion into a round koftas.
  5. Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry a few koftas till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.


For the curry
 

  1. Heat the ghee in a kadhai, and add the cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon and sauté for a few seconds.
  2. Add onion pureé and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till they turn golden brown.
  3. Add chilli powder, salt, tomato pulp and mix well.
  4. Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add fresh cream, milk, 1/2 cup water, sugar and mix well.
  6. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside.


How to proceed
 

  1. Arrange all the koftas on a serving dish, pour the prepared gravy on top and serve the kachhe kele ke kofte immediately garnished with fresh cream and coriander.

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what is Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte made of ?

 

    1. what is Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte. 
how to make onion puree

 

    1. You will need 1 1/2 cups chopped onions to make 1 cup onion pureé.
      Step 3 – You will need 1 1/2 cups chopped onions to make 1 cup onion pureé.
    2. In a mixer put 1 1/2 cups chopped onions.
      Step 4 – In a mixer put 1 1/2 cups chopped onions.
    3. Blend to a smooth paste.
      Step 5 – Blend to a smooth paste.
    4. You onion pureé is ready. 
      Step 6 – You onion pure<meta charset="UTF-8" />&eacute; is ready.&nbsp;
how to make tomato pulp ?

 

    1. See how to make fresh homemade tomato pulp.
      Step 7 – See <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/fresh-tomato-pulp-homemade-tomato-pulp-38652r">how to make fresh homemade tomato pulp</a>.
how to make boiled peeled and mashed raw banana

 

    1. Put 2 raw bananas (platains) in a pressure cooker to make 1 cup boiled and mashed raw bananas. 
      Step 8 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Put 2&nbsp;raw bananas (<strong>platains</strong>)&nbsp;i<strong>n a pressure cooker&nbsp;to make 1 cup boiled and mashed …
    2. Add 2 cups of water.  
       
      Step 9 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add 2 cups of water.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    3. Pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles.  
       
      Step 10 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    4. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.   
       
      Step 11 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    5. Remove the bananas, keep aside and allow it to cool completely.  
       
      Step 12 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Remove the bananas, keep aside and allow it to cool completely.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    6. Peel the bananas. 
       
      Step 13 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Peel the bananas.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    7. Mash the cooked raw bananas with a potato masher.  
       
      Step 14 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Mash the cooked raw bananas with a potato masher.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    8. Cooked and mashed raw banana ready for Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte.
      Step 15 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Cooked and mashed raw banana ready for<strong> Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte.</strong>
making koftas

 

    1. In a bowl put 1 cup boiled peeled and mashed raw banana.
      Step 16 – In a bowl put&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-boiled-peeled-and-mashed-raw-banana-2357i">boiled peeled and mashed raw banana</a>.
    2. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
      Step 17 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-onions-722i">chopped onions</a>.
    3. Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
      Step 18 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-ginger-green-chilli-paste-adrak-mirch-ki-paste-adrak-mirchi-paste-139i">ginger-green chilli paste</a>.
    4. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
      Step 19 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.
    5. Add 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch).
      Step 20 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1/4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-freshly-ground-black-pepper-kalimirch-powder-kali-mirch-ka-powder-567i">freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)</a>.
    6. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
      Step 21 – Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th&nbsp;tsp salt.
    7. Add 3 tbsp cornflour. This will help in binding the koftas.
      Step 22 – Add <strong>3&nbsp;tbsp</strong>&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cornflour-cornstarch-maize-starch-corn-flour-112i">cornflour</a>. This will help in binding the koftas.
    8. Mix well with your hands. Note the mixture is sticky.
      Step 23 – Mix well with your hands. Note the mixture is sticky.
    9. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. 
      Step 24 – Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions.&nbsp;
    10. Grease your hands and then shape into round koftas. 
      Step 25 – Grease your hands and then shape into round koftas.&nbsp;
    11. Heat the oil in a kadhai.
      Step 26 – Heat the oil in a kadhai.
    12. Deep-fry few koftas till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
      Step 27 – Deep-fry few koftas till golden brown.&nbsp;Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
for the curry

 

    1. Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a kadhai.
      Step 28 – Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a kadhai.
    2. Add 3 cardamoms (elaichi).
      Step 29 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cardamom-elaichi-262i">cardamoms (elaichi)</a>.
    3. Add 3 cloves (laung / lavang).
      Step 30 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cloves-laung-lavang-322i">cloves (laung / lavang)</a>.
    4. Add 1 inch ( 25 mm ) piece cinnamon (dalchini)
      Step 31 – Add 1 inch (&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />25 mm ) piece&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cinnamon-dalchini-346i">cinnamon (dalchini)</a>
    5. Sauté for a few seconds.
      Step 32 – Saut&eacute; for a few seconds.
    6. Add 1 cup onion puree.
      Step 33 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Add <meta charset="UTF-8" />1 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-onion-puree-pyaz-ki-puree-551i">onion puree</a>.
    7. Sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till they turn golden brown.
      Step 34 – Saut&eacute; on a medium flame for <strong>5 minutes</strong> or till they turn golden brown.
    8. Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
      Step 35 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>.
    9. Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th tsp salt.
      Step 36 – Add salt to taste. We added 1/4th&nbsp;tsp salt.
    10. Add 1 cup fresh tomato pulp.
      Step 37 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 cup&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;<a href="glossary-tomato-pulp-tamatar-ka-pulp-1039i">tomato pulp</a>.
    11. Mix well.
      Step 38 – Mix well.
    12. Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
      Step 39 – Cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
    13. Add 6 tbsp fresh cream.
      Step 40 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />6 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-fresh-cream-1877i">fresh cream</a>.
    14. Add 4 tsp milk.
      Step 41 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />4 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-milk-doodh-full-cream-milk-514i">milk</a>.
    15. Add 1/2 cup water.
      Step 42 – Add 1/2 cup water.
    16. Add a pinch of sugar.
      Step 43 – Add a pinch of sugar.
    17. Mix well.
      Step 44 – Mix well.
    18. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside.
      Step 45 – Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep aside.
making Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte

 

    1. Arrange all the koftas on a serving dish.
    2. Pour the prepared gravy on top.
    3. Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream.
      Step 48 – Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream.
pro tips for Kachhe Kele Ke Kofte

 

    1. Add 3 tbsp cornflour. This will help in binding the koftas.
      Step 49 – Add <strong>3&nbsp;tbsp</strong>&nbsp;<a href="glossary-cornflour-cornstarch-maize-starch-corn-flour-112i">cornflour</a>. This will help in binding the koftas.
    2. Mix well with your hands. Note the mixture is sticky.
      Step 50 – Mix well with your hands. Note the mixture is sticky.
    3. Grease your hands and then shape into round koftas. 
      Step 51 – Grease your hands and then shape into round koftas.&nbsp;
    4. You will need 1 1/2 cups chopped onions to make 1 cup onion purée.
      Step 52 – You will need 1 1/2 cups chopped onions to make 1 cup onion pur&eacute;e.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy270 cal
Protein3.3 g
Carbohydrates25 g
Fiber2.3 g
Fat17.7 g
Cholesterol0.8 mg
Sodium26.1 mg

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Loves Food

July 2, 2021, 3:25 p.m.

The gravy is fab and will go with any vegetable.

5 
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Taste Bud

July 26, 2019, 10:25 a.m.

5 
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Priya2188

July 24, 2019, 7:12 p.m.

Yummy

5 
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Dr Suchitra Rao

March 10, 2016, 9:18 a.m.

Without any binding agent the koftas just collapsed in the oil while frying

5 
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Priyanka kumari

Nov. 10, 2011, 1:13 a.m.

Seems interesting, I will definitely try it

5 
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Tarla Dalal

Nov. 10, 2011, 1:13 a.m.

Hi Priyanka, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

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