Makai Kofta in Hariyali Curry
by Tarla Dalal
A green paste of coriander, cooked with coconut milk and spices results in a lip-smacking hariyali curry, which plays host to all the more delectable koftas of sweet corn held together by rice flour and perked up with coriander and green chillies. Interestingly, this whole dish including the koftas can be quickly and comfortably prepared using the microwave oven. You will find this experience of preparing koftas quite different from the usual sweaty, time-consuming process. So easy, you will want to indulge in preparing the Makai Kofta in Hariyali Curry more often! Serve hot with Naan and Boondi and Pomegranate Raita .
Makai Kofta in Hariyali Curry recipe - How to make Makai Kofta in Hariyali Curry
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 servings
For The Makai Koftas
1/2 cup grated sweet corn cob
2 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
2 tsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
For The Hariyali Curry
2 tsp oil
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
6 mm (1/4") piece of cinnamon (dalchini)
2 cardamoms (elaichi)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
3/4 cup coconut milk
salt to taste
To Be Ground Into The Hariyali Paste
1 cup roughly chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
For The Garnish
2 tsp fresh cream
For the makai koftas
- For the makai koftas
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a small round kofta.
- Place the koftas on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Keep aside.
For the hariyali curry
- For the hariyali curry
- Combine the oil, ginger-garlic paste, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in a microwave-safe bowl, cover it with a lid and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the hariyali paste, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add the coconut milk and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, while stirring once after 1 minute.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Just before serving, add the koftas to the curry, mix gently and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh cream.
| Energy | 442 cal |
| Protein | 6.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.6 g |
| Fiber | 11.4 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 991.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 24.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 25.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 39.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 179.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
makai kofta in hariyali curry.. the koftas are soft just melts in the mouth with a slight sweet taste of the corns.. and this recipe is made very quick.. and equally yummm...