Vegetable Koftas

Koftas are deep-fried vegetable dumplings dunked in a rich gravy ,commonly had with naan or chappati.The most famous ones are the Lauki Koftas,but I thought why not include vegetables !

This delectable dish is worth a try for parties or pot-lucks.



Paneer Stuffed Vegetable Koftas

 

Vegetable Koftas in Gravy

 

Ingredients:

Onion- 2 medium
Tomato- 3 medium
Potato(Boiled)- 4 medium
Carrot(Grated)- 1 cup
Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
Coriander Powder- 2 tsp
Jeera Powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala- 1 tsp
Paneer(Cottage Cheese)- 1/4 cup
Cashew-10 whole ones
Almonds(blanched)-5
Milk- 1/4 cup or less
Besan(Chickpea Flour)-1/4 cup
Salt to taste

Method:

For Koftas-
1.Mash the boiled potatoes,and combine with grated carrot,salt and coriander leaves.
2.Roast the besan flour in a pan till golden brown and an aroma comes.
3.Combine the potatoes and besan to make equal sized balls.
4.Make equal number of paneer balls and envelop paneer inside the potato mixture.
5.Refrigerate for one hour.
6.Deep fry the balls in vegetable/canola oil till golden brown.

For Gravy-
1.In 1 tsp of oil fry the onions and tomatoes till the onions are golden brown.
2.Cool and grind in a mixer to get a smooth paste along with cashew and blanched almonds.
3.In 2 tbsp of oil, transfer the paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4.Now add the chilly powder,coriander powder,jeera powder and cook for another 10 minutes.
5.Season with salt and garam masala.

6.Now dunk the kofta balls in the gravy and add 1/4 cup of milk and mix.Kindly note, after this the gravy should not be cooked further.
7.Garnish with green coriander leaves and a pinch of garam masala.

Goes amazingly well with roti/chappati/nan.Best had when hot.