kofta recipe: Kofta is a type of meatball that originates from the Middle East and India. It is typically balls of minced meat, mixed with spices and sometimes other ingredients. The word kofta comes from the Persian word ‘kufta’ which means ‘to beat or grind’. The word also refers to the ground meat used to make kofta. The meat used to make kofta may include beef, chicken, pork, lamb or mutton. Here are some kofta recipes: Palak Kofta, Lauki Kofta Kofta is a delicious and popular Indian dish. Here is an easy potato and paneer kofta recipe:
Ingredients:
For the koftas:
2-3 potatoes (boiled and mashed)
100 gms paneer (grated)
1/2 cup rice flour (or gram flour)
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
For the gravy:
2 tbsp oil
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 inch ginger (grated)
2-3 green chilies (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (puree)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1/2 cup cream
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves (for garnishing)
Malai Kofta Recipe (Restaurant Style Paneer Kofta)
Method:
Making the koftas:
Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, add the boiled potatoes, grated paneer, Add rice flour, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
Make koftas: Make the mixture into small balls.
Fry: Heat oil in a pan and fry the balls till they turn golden and crispy. Drain on a tissue paper.
Making gravy:
Heat oil: Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and fry till they turn golden.
Add ginger and chili: Add ginger and green chili, and fry for a few minutes.
Tomato puree: Now add tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the oil starts separating.
Add spices: Add turmeric, coriander powder, and Kashmiri red chili powder. Mix well and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add cream: Add cream and cook till it comes to a boil. Add salt to taste.
Serving:
Add koftas: Add fried koftas to the prepared gravy and mix lightly.
Serving: Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.
