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-
- For the koftas, mix paneer, boiled vegetables, potato, green chillies, cornflour and salt.
- Divide into equal portions, 12-14 kofta balls approx. Stuff raisins into each portion and shape them into balls.
- Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the koftas till slightly colored. Keep these aside.
For the gravy-
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add fresh cream and garam masala powder.
- Place warm koftas in a serving dish and pour hot gravy on top and serve.
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