Kofta Curry

Posted by: sherilkhan on: December 8, 2009

• In: Vegetable
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Kofta Curry

Deep fried vegetable dumplings simmered in gravy

Ingredients:

For the koftas:

• 4 boiled potatoes
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 cup finely chopped coriander
• 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves
• 2 tbsp. cornflour
• 1 tsp. chili-ginger paste
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• Salt according to taste
• Oil for deep frying

For the gravy:

• 2 onions, grated
• 1 cup fresh curds
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. fresh cream
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 4 tbsp. ghee (clarified butter)

Prepare ginger-garlic paste:

• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• Grind into a cashewnut paste:
• 2 tbsp. cashewnuts
• 2 tbsp. khus-khus (poppy seeds)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 10 green chilies

For garnishing:

 

• 2 tbsp. chopped coriander

Method:

1. For the koftas – Mash the potatoes very well.
2. Add the remaining ingredients except oil and mix well.
3. Shape into cylindrical shaped koftas. Deep fry in oil. Keep them aside.
4. For the gravy – Heat the Ghee(clarified butter) and fry the onions until golden.
5. Add the ginger-garlic paste ,cashewnut paste and fry again for a while.
6. Add the curds, milk, cream, turmeric powder, sugar and salt.
7. Pour some water & bring to boil. Cook until the gravy becomes thick.
8. Just before serving, add the koftas to the hot gravy and sprinkle coriander on top. Serve hot.