Kacha Kolar Dalna

Main Ingredients	Raw bananas , Ginger
Cuisine	Bengali
Course	Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time	26-30 minutes
Cook time	31-40 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Mild
Level of Cooking	Moderate
Others	Veg

Ingredients list for Kacha Kolar Dalna

• 4 medium Raw bananas
• 2 inch piece Ginger
• 6-8 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
• 1/4 cup Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 large Onion grated
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 medium Tomato chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder

Method

1. Grind ginger garlic to a smooth paste.Boil raw bananas and peel once cooled. Mash thoroughly.
2. Mix mashed bananas, gram flour, chopped coriander leaves, one teaspoon of the fresh ginger-garlic paste, half the red chilli powder and salt to taste.
3. Knead to a dough and divide into ten to twelve equal portions. Shape them into round koftas.
4. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry koftas on medium heat till golden brown.
5. Drain and place on absorbent paper. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, add bay leaf and grated onion.
6. Sauté till onion turns translucent and add remaining ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry briefly.
7. Add remaining red chilli powder, turmeric powder, tomato and cook on low heat, stirring continuously till oil separates.
8. Add two cups of water and salt to taste and bring the gravy to a boil. Reduce heat and add fried koftas. Simmer for five minutes. Stir in the garam masala powder and serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories	286.15
Carbohydrates	39.685
Protein	5.335
Fat	11.17
Other Fiber	1.1575