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

Step 1: To begin making the Pata Gobi Aur Kele Kofta Curry Recipe, chop cabbage and press in batches to remove excess water

Step 2: Collect the dry grated cabbage in a large mixing bowl

Step 3: Cut the raw banana into half and pressure cook with water and salt till it is soft

Step 4: Allow the pressure to release naturally and peel off the skin

Step 5: Mash it completely and add it to the bowl with the cabbage

Step 6: Into the cabbage and banana mash add besan, green chili, coriander, cumin powder, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder and salt

Step 7: Stir well to make a dry mix

Step 8: Heat oil in a Kuzhi Paniyaram Pan and meanwhile make medium lemon sized kofta balls out of the mix and keep aside in a plate

Step 9: Once the oil is hot, drop the kofta balls carefully into each cavities, fry till golden brown in color on all sides

Step 10: Transfer the fried kofta balls on an oil absorbent paper to absorb excess oil

Step 11: In a separate kadhai/wok, heat oil to make the curry

Step 12: Add bay leaf and within few seconds add grated ginger and saute for few seconds till the aromas of the ginger release

Step 13: Once done add besan and roast it for few seconds and immediately add the tomato puree in it and stir nicely for about a minute

Step 14: After 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

Step 15: Now add 2 tablespoons of curd and saute for another minute or so

Step 16: Once the masala starts smelling good, add fresh cream and mix nicely

Step 17: Cook for another 2-3 mins and then add water to make the curry

Step 18: The curry should be a little thick hence be careful while adding water

Step 19: Adjust salt and let the curry come to a boil

Step 20: Add freshly crushed cardamom, Mix well to combine and cover the pan

Step 21: Simmer the curry for another 5 mins on low heat

Step 22: After five minutes drop in the fried kofta balls and turn off the heat

Step 23: Transfer the curry in a serving bowl and add a swirl of fresh cream to garnish along with some fresh coriander leaves and serve

Step 24: Serve the Pata Gobi Aur Kele Kofta Curry Recipe along with Phulka or Naan with Kachumber Salad Recipe With Cucumber, Onion & Tomatoes by the side