Green Kofta Curry
by vishakha_p
28 May 2002
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Spicy green kofta curry is a spinach and potato based kofta curry (besan dumplings) simmered in a rich and spicy tomato based gravy. Share your favorite kofta recipe online.
Green Kofta Curry recipe - How to make Green Kofta Curry
Preparation Time: Preparation Time : 30 min. Cooking Time: Cooking Time : 30 min. Total Time:
For the koftas
4 boiled potatoes
3/4 cup chopped spinach (palak)
1 teacup finely chopped coriander
1 teacup finely chopped fenugreek leaves
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
oil for deep-frying
For the gravy
2 onions, grated
3/4 cup fresh curds (dahi)
1 teacup milk
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp ghee
salt to taste
Grind into a ginger-garlic paste (for the gravy)
6 cloves of garlic (lehsun)
25 mm. piece ginger (adrak)
Grind into a cashewnut paste (for the gravy)
2 tablespoons cashewnuts
2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1 onion, chopped
10 green chillies
For garnishing
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- For the koftas
- 1. mash the potatoes very well.
- 2. add the remaining ingredients (other than oil) and mix well.
- 3. shape into cylindrical shaped koftas.
- 4. deep fry in oil.
- for the gravy
- 1. heat the ghee and fry the onions until golden.
- 2. add the ginger-garlic paste and fry again for a while.
- 3. add the cashewnut paste and fry again for a while.
- 4. add the curds, milk, cream, turmeric powder, sugar and salt.
- how to serve
- 1. just before serving, add the koftas to the hot gravy and sprinkle coriander on top.
- 2. serve hot.
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