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.