Pata Gobi Aur Kele Kofta Curry Recipe - No onion No Garlic

Steps

1. 1To begin making the Pata Gobi Aur Kele Kofta Curry Recipe, chop cabbage and press in batches to remove excess water. Collect the dry grated cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2Cut the raw banana into half and pressure cook with water and salt till it is soft. Allow the pressure to release naturally and peel off the skin. Mash it completely and add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
3. 3Into the cabbage and banana mash add besan, green chili, coriander, cumin powder, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder and salt. Stir well to make a dry mix.
4. 4Heat oil in a Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan and meanwhile make medium lemon sized kofta balls out of the mix and keep aside in a plate.
5. 5Once the oil is hot, drop the kofta balls carefully into each cavities, fry till golden brown in color on all sides.
6. 6Transfer the fried kofta balls on an oil absorbent paper to absorb excess oil.
7. 7In a separate kadhai/wok, heat oil to make the curry.
8. 8Add bay leaf and within few seconds add grated ginger and saute for few seconds till the aromas of the ginger release.
9. 9Once done add besan and roast it for few seconds and immediately add the tomato puree in it and stir nicely for about a minute.
10. 10After a minute add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder and saute the masala till oil starts leaving from sides.
11. 11Now add 2 tablespoons of curd and saute for another minute or so. Once the masala starts smelling good, add fresh cream and mix nicely.
12. 12Cook for another 2-3 mins and then add water to make the curry. The curry should be a little thick hence be careful while adding water.
13. 13Adjust salt and let the curry come to a boil. Add freshly crushed cardamom, Mix well to combine and cover the pan. Simmer the curry for another 5 mins on low heat.
14. 14After five minutes drop in the fried kofta balls and turn off the heat.
15. 15Transfer the curry in a serving bowl and add a swirl of fresh cream to garnish along with some fresh coriander leaves and serve.
16. 16Serve the Pata Gobi Aur Kele Kofta Curry Recipe along with Phulkaor Naanwith Kachumber Salad Recipe With Cucumber, Onion & Tomatoes by the side.