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Aloo ke kofte By Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Aloo Ke Kofte is a unique vegetarian main course dish. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe in detail.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

10-15 Min

Meal Type

curry

Preparation Time

10-20 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

INGREDIENTS

  • For Aloo ke kofte

    • 3 boiled & mashed potatoes

    • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

    • 1 tbsp cornflour

    • salt to taste

    • 2 tbsp khoya

    • 1 tbsp mixed dry fruits

    • 1/4 tsp orange food colour

    • oil for frying

    • 3-4 tbsp oil

    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

    • 1 cup chopped onion

    • 1 tsp turmeric powder

    • 1 tsp red chilli powder

    • 1 tbsp coriander powder

    • 1 tbsp garam masala powder

    • 1 tbsp ginger & garlic paste

    • 1 cup chopped tomatoes

    • water as required

    • 2 tbsp tomato puree

    • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves

    • 1 tbsp cream

    • dry fenugreek leaves for garnish

    • cream for garnish

    • coriander sprig for garnish

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add all-purpose flour, cornflour, salt and mix well.
  2. 2

    Transfer 50 gms of this mixture to another small bowl, add khoya, mixed dry fruits, a pinch of orange food colour and mix well.
  3. 3

    Make balls of the first potato mixture and flatten it out. Place the stuffing in and wrap it properly with the first potato mixture.
  4. 4

    Dust it with all-purpose flour and make it into a ball.
  5. 5

    Fry the kofta balls in hot oil until golden brown.
  6. 6

    Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, chopped onions, a pinch of salt and sauté till translucent.
  7. 7

    Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste, & sauté. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes get soft.
  8. 8

    Cool the masala and blend it into a puree.
  9. 9

    Transfer the puree to the pan and let it cook.
  10. 10

    Add water, tomato puree and mix well.
  11. 11

    Add dry fenugreek leaves, cream and mix well.
  12. 12

    Serve hot by pouring it over the kofta balls. Garnish with dry fenugreek leaves, cream and fresh coriander leaves.

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