Raw Banana Tikki

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Method

1. 1

   Remove the seeds from the dates and finely chop them. Combine the dates with chopped cashews, ginger, green chillies, and a little salt. Set aside for the filling.

2. 2

   Boil the raw bananas in water for about 15 minutes. Allow them to cool completely, then peel and grate them.

3. 3

   Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan over low heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.

   

4. 4

   Add chopped green chillies and ginger, and sauté for a few seconds.

5. 5

   Add the grated raw banana, salt, red chilli powder, amchur, lemon juice, singhara atta, clove powder, cinnamon powder, and cardamom powder. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

   

6. 6

   Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

7. 7

   Divide the banana mixture into equal portions. Flatten each portion in your palm, make a small cavity in the centre, and place some date filling inside.

8. 8

   Cover the filling completely and seal the edges. Shape the mixture into round, flat tikkis and repeat with the remaining mixture.

   

9. 9

   Heat a skillet over low-medium heat and add 1 tablespoon ghee. Place the stuffed tikkis on the skillet and shallow-fry until golden brown on both sides, about 8–10 minutes per tikki.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat and serve the Raw Banana Tikkis hot with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney.