Raw Banana Tikkis Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Raw Banana Tikkis, first remove the seeds from the dates and finely chop them

Step 2: Next, add finely chopped the cashew nuts, ginger and green chillies and dates in a bowl along with some salt and keep aside

Step 3: Place the raw bananas in a pot of boiling water for 15 minutes

Step 4: After 15 minutes, cool the bananas completely, peel the skin and grate the bananas into a plate and keep aside

Step 5: Place a pan on low heat and add a teaspoon of ghee

Step 6: Once the ghee is warm, add cumin seeds

Step 7: Once the cumin seeds crackle, add finely chopped green chillies, ginger and onions and saute until the onions are browned

Step 8: Once the onions are browned, add the grated banana, salt, red chilli powder, dry mango powder, lemon juice, gram flour (besan), clove powder, cinnamon powder and elaichi powder

Step 9: Mix all the ingredients until well combined

Step 10: Stir the mixture for a few more minutes and turn off the heat

Step 11: Once the raw banana mixture is cool, add in the chopped coriander leaves and mix well

Step 12: Divide the raw banana mixture into equal portions

Step 13: Take a portion of the  banana mixture in your palm and flatten it our a little in circular shape

Step 14: Make a cavity in the center and place a small portion of the dates filling inside it

Step 15: Cover the filling completely and seal from all sides

Step 16: Prepare the remaining  tikkis in this manner until all the raw banana mixture is used up

Step 17: Place a skillet on low-medium heat and add a tablespoon of ghee on it

Step 18: Place the prepared stuffed kebabs on the skillet and shallow fry the tikkis on both sides until they are golden brown

Step 19: The process of shallow frying each tikki will take at least 8 to 10 minutes

Step 20: Take the Raw Banana Tikkis off the flame and they are ready to be served

Step 21: Serve Raw Banana Tikkis along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and a cup of Adrak Chai for a light and healthy evening snack