PEAS KOFTA/MATAR KOFTA CURRY/SIDE DISH FOR ROTI

Koftas are small fried dumplings in any gravy which tastes heavenly with rotis,parathas or rice.I have tasted many types of koftas and this peas kofta curry happens to be my favourite.As it was peas season i had made this a while ago.Though the proceedure is lengthy iam afraid this one is worth a try.You can make lot of kofta recipes with many vegetables.I intend to post a few of them in the near future.This recipe was a contribution by me to a magazine which got publised last month.So let us for the time being this yummy recipe of Peas Kofta Curry..

SUMMARY
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:North Indian
Serves:3
Preparation Time:15 minutes
Cooking Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE KOFTA

• Green Peas-1 cup
• Green Chilli-2
• Red Chilli Powder-1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder-1/2 tsp
• Salt-to taste
• Oil-to deep fry
• Corn Flour-1 tsp

FOR THE GRAVY

• Onion-1
• Tomato-2
• Garam Masala Powder-1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder-1/2 tsp
• Coriander Powder-1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
• Oil-2 tsp
• Jeera/Cumin-1/2 tsp
• Coriander Leaves-for garnish

HOW TO MAKE

• Grind in a mixer peas and chillies.If you want sprinkle some water.

• Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder and salt.Grind again.

• Transfer the contents to a bowl.Add corn flour and mix well.Make small gooseberry sized balls and set them aside.

• Heat oil in a pan and slowly drop in the kofta balls.Once golden brown take them out.

• Place the koftas on absorbant paper.In a pan add oil and cumin seeds.Once tey cracckle add sliced onions.

• Once they turn pink,add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,coriander powder and salt.

• Chop tomatoes and make puree out them with te help of a blender.

 

• Add tomato puree to fried onions.Add water if required.

• Once the mixture thickens add fried koftas.

• Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. 

• Peas Kofta/Matar Kofta Curry is ready to be served with rotis or phulkas.

Notes

• You can garnish with fresh cream on top.
• If you want a richer taste grind 4 cashewnuts alongwith peas and chillies while grinding them.
• You can also spinkle kasoori methi while switching off the stove.

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