Vegetables Kofta Curry (Mixed Vegetables Balls)


Ingredients for Vegetables Kofta Curry-

Cottage cheese (paneer) grated, 100 grams.

A bowlful of mixed vegetables (peas/carrots, corn, beans,) I have used frozen vegetables. 

Potatoes boiled and mashed 4-5 medium
Green chillies seeded and chopped finely 2
corn flour 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Raisins 1/4 cup
Oil to deep fry


For gravy-

Onions, roughly chopped 3 medium
Oil 3 tablespoons
Ginger paste 1 tablespoon
Garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Green chillies, chopped 2
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Tomato puree 1/2 cup
Red chili powder 1 teaspoon
Mawa (khoya) 1/2 cup (optional)
Fresh cream 1/2 cup
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon


Method-

  1. For the koftas, mix paneer, boiled vegetables, potato, green chillies, cornflour and salt. 
  2. Divide into equal portions, 12-14 kofta balls approx. Stuff raisins into each portion and shape them into balls.
  3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the koftas till slightly colored. Keep these aside.

For the gravy-

  1. Boil the onions with a cup of water for ten minutes. Drain excess water, cool and grind to a smooth paste. Heat oil in a kadai. Add boiled onion paste and sauté for five minutes.
  2. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, green chillies, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Sauté for a minute. Add tomato puree and red chili powder and sauté on medium heat for eight to ten minutes or till oil begins to leave the masala.
  3. Mix mawa in two cups of water and add to the gravy. Bring it to a boil and simmer for ten minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add fresh cream and garam masala powder. 
  5. Place warm koftas in a serving dish and pour hot gravy on top and serve.

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