Banana stem cutlets

Banana stem cutlets

Ingredients

Banana stem chopped 1 cup        Bengal gram ¾ cup        small onion chopped- 1

Green chilies 3        garlic pods sliced 4      ginger chopped 1 tbsp         cinnamon 2

Cloves 2        fennel seeds 1 tsp     poppy seeds 2 tsp      cashew nuts 15         curry leaves chopped a little

Coriander leaves chopped a little        turmeric pdr ¼ tsp    salt to taste       oil for frying

Ghee 1 tsp

Method

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a  kadai. Add the spices, onion, chilies, ginger, garlic & banana stem along with turmeric & salt. Sauté well & allow the banana stem to cook till soft. Soak the Bengal gram in water for 1hour, & add to the mixture along with a little water. Allow the dal to cook till it turns a little soft & all the water has evaporated.  Turn off the flame when the mixture is dry. Sprinkle cashew nuts & poppy seeds. Discard the cinnamon & cloves. When the mixture cools, grind to a coarse paste without adding water. Add curry leaves, coriander leaves & ghee & mix well. Make into a desired shapes & deep fry till golden brown. Serve hot.