SWEDISH STYLE, VEGAN KOFTA BALLS
(They look like meat balls, and have a similar texture as well) This recipe is from "The Higher Taste", a Hare Krishna cookbook, with modifications to suit the westerner's palate. These Kofta balls contain seasonings which are reminiscent of Swedish meat balls, instead of the Indian spices found in the original recipe. The great thing about these Kofta balls is that my 3-year-old son eats them, and normally, he won't touch veggies. Everything tastes good when it's fried! Although these kofta balls are fried, they are not greasy at all. To start, You will need about 1 liter canola oil (expeller pressed, or other oil for deep frying).
Provided by Lance Kimber
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 24 Kofta Balls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat enough oil in a pan that's appropriate for deed-frying foods; the oil should be at least 1 inch deep.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mush the mixture through your clean hands until well combined and balls can be formed. Form dough into approximately 24 balls that measure roughly about 1 inch in diameter. Resist the temptation to add liquids to the mix. There is enough liquid in the grated vegetables to make the mixture come together. If you absolutely must, add no more than a teaspoon of liquid.
- Place as many of the balls in the hot, but not smoking, oil as possible, leaving enough room for them to float comfortably; fry over medium to high heat (depending on the type of oil you use and the type of range you have) for 10 minutes. The kofta balls should be a rich golden brown color. They will get darker after they are removed from the oil.
- When the frying process is complete, remove the kofta balls from the hot oil and place them into a colander to drain over a plate-or-onto a plate with paper towels to absorb some of the excess oil.
- Place the kofta balls into the tomato sauce of your choice, or into whichever other sauce you may be using, for approximately 5 minutes prior to serving.
- If, after sitting for 5 minutes, the kofta balls have soaked up a lot of the sauce, adding a little water will help reconstitute your sauce.
- Serve with cooked pasta and tomato sauce, or serve with a white cream-style gravy and herb-rubbed potatoes. Experiment, enjoy, and be amazed!
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Malang khan
[email protected]These kofta balls were delicious! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Tom Power
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try these kofta balls because I'm not a big fan of chickpeas. But I was pleasantly surprised! The balls were flavorful and moist, and they held together well. I served them with a side of pita bread and hummus, and it was a de
Zack Haibella
[email protected]These kofta balls were a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted delicious. I served them with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Stephanie Cole
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kofta balls, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The balls were flavorful and moist, and they held together well. I served them with a side of tzatziki sauce and a fresh salad, and it was a delic
Casey campbell
[email protected]These kofta balls were delicious! I've never had vegan kofta balls before, but I was really impressed. They were flavorful and moist, and they held together well.
Mabala Remigius
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kofta balls turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add some of the spices.
mycoc gaming
[email protected]These kofta balls were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think I just added too much cayenne pepper. Next time I'll use a little less.
Alisha LeBleu
[email protected]I made these kofta balls in my air fryer and they turned out crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this cooking method.
VEX RAPTOR
[email protected]I'm allergic to chickpeas, so I substituted lentils in this recipe. The kofta balls turned out great! They were flavorful and held together well.
Zaka Ullah Bhatti
[email protected]These kofta balls were a great way to get my kids to eat more vegetables. They loved the flavor and didn't even realize they were eating chickpeas!
Dushyant Advani
[email protected]I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed these kofta balls. They were flavorful and satisfying, and I didn't miss the meat at all.
hanssel
[email protected]These kofta balls were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and texture.
King Haqmal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my kofta balls fell apart when I tried to cook them. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I'll try again with a different recipe.
Kohinoor Akther
[email protected]These kofta balls were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still flavorful. I think I would add a little more moisture next time, maybe some grated vegetables or a bit of extra chickpea flour.
Jamyson Noel
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making vegan kofta balls, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they turned out. They were flavorful and moist, and they held together well. I served them with a side of pita bread and hummus, and it was a delicious m
Inoxent Duffer
[email protected]These kofta balls were a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted delicious. I served them with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Eve Ddumba (D.E.O.R)
[email protected]I've been looking for a vegan kofta ball recipe for ages, and this one is definitely a keeper! The balls were easy to make and held together well, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Adesola Olokunboro
[email protected]These vegan kofta balls were a delightful surprise! They were incredibly flavorful and moist, with a perfect balance of spices. I served them with a side of tzatziki sauce and a fresh salad, and they were a hit with my family.