Banana Cheese Kofta

For the koftas

• 500g raw banana
• Salt to taste
• 1 medium onion paste
• 1 large tomato, grated
• 1 tsp heaped ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala powder
• 1 cup milk and water half and half
• 2-3 tbsp oil for gravy
• Oil to deep fry the koftas

For the stuffing

• 1 tbsp chopped green chillies (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 5-6 cheese cubes

• Peel the banana and cut in half. Cover and cook in 2 cups water till completely cooked.
• Strain and transfer the bananas to a bowl. Mash well with fork leaving no lumps. Add salt, mix well and keep aside.
• For the stuffing cut the cheese cubes further in smaller cubes. Mix together all the ingredients of stuffing together.
• Take a handful of mashed bananas. Flatten it out your palm (slightly wet your palms).  Place the stuffing in between and bring all sides together to make a smooth ball. Do likewise with rest of mashed bananas.
• Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the koftas in batches till golden.
• For the gravy; heat oil in a deep pan.  Add onion paste and fry till light golden. Add tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add ginger garlic paste, sauté it well. Add rest of the masala powders and cook till oil separates.
• Add milk and water and simmer the gravy for 4-5 minutes.
• For serving place the koftas in serving dish and pour hot gravy over it. Serve with your choice of roti.