Kachkolar Kofta Curry(কাচকলার কোপ্তা কারি)

 Here’s a recipe for **Kachkolar Kofta Curry** (Raw Banana Kofta Curry) in English:

### Ingredients:

#### For Kofta:

- 3-4 raw bananas (kachkola)

- 1 small potato (optional)

- 1 small onion (finely chopped)

- 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped)

- 1/2 tsp ginger paste

- 1/2 tsp cumin powder

- 1/2 tsp coriander powder

- 1/4 tsp garam masala

- Salt to taste

- A pinch of turmeric powder

- 1-2 tbsp gram flour (besan) or rice flour (for binding)

- Oil for frying

#### For Curry:

- 1 large onion (finely chopped)

- 1 medium tomato (pureed)

- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

- 1 bay leaf

- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

- 1 tsp cumin powder

- 1 tsp coriander powder

- 1/2 tsp garam masala

- 1/2 tsp red chili powder

- 1/4 tsp sugar

- Salt to taste

- 1/2 cup yogurt (whisked) or 1/4 cup coconut milk

- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

- Oil for cooking

### Instructions:

#### Step 1: Preparing the Koftas

1. Boil the raw bananas and potato until soft. Once done, peel and mash them.

2. In a mixing bowl, add mashed banana and potato, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric, and salt.

3. Mix everything well. Add a little gram flour or rice flour for binding. The mixture should be soft but able to hold shape.

4. Make small balls out of the mixture.

5. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry or shallow fry the koftas until golden brown. Drain them on paper towels and set aside.

#### Step 2: Making the Curry

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Let them splutter.

2. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell goes away.

4. Now, add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir and cook for a minute.

5. Add the tomato puree and sugar. Cook until the oil separates from the masala.

6. Add whisked yogurt (or coconut milk) and stir continuously to prevent curdling.

7. Add a cup of water (adjust consistency as needed) and bring the curry to a boil. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

8. Add garam masala and adjust salt if needed. Turn off the heat.

#### Step 3: Final Assembly

1. Just before serving, add the fried koftas to the curry.

2. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

3. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

Enjoy your delicious **Kachkolar Kofta Curry**!