RAW BANANA CUTLETS


Ingredients

3-4 raw bananas

3-4 chopped green chillies

1 onion chopped fine

1 tblsp.ginger- garlic paste

1 tsp.chilli powder/pepper powder

1/4 tsp.amchur powder(dried mango powder) or 2 tsp. lime  juice

1/2 tsp.garam masala powder(optional)

2-3 bread slices

3-4 tblsp.breadcrumbs(optional)

few sprigs of spring onions finely cut

salt to taste

Method

Boil bananas till tender and mash well.Soak the bread slices in water or little milk for 2-3 minutes.Squeeze dry,and bind well with the rest of the ingredients.Form into balls,flatten it and shallow fry till golden brown.Serve with any chutney.

Variations:Omit the breadcrumbs,make the balls as per recipe ,fry and make banana kofta curry. or korma.

Tip: The peels of the raw banana can be soaked in salt water for a few minutes,washed ,cut fine and made into another dish with coconut or dried sprats,with extra dash of chillie powder..

Health Peek:The peel is believed to have  sources  of rich potassium ,and soluble and insoluble fiber which aids digestion too.