VEGETARIAN KOFTA CURRY
Kofta curry - a saucy dish of gently spiced meatballs - is often made with meat. But this one, based on my grandfather's, swaps in a mash of beans. Bound with bread crumbs and seasoned with ginger, garlic, green chile and herbs, it's a variation full of flavor and texture. Have it with some flatbread and some sliced cucumber in yogurt, or spooned over a bowl of rice. It's also delicious in a sandwich the next day. Note: To make it with lamb, as in his original version, substitute 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb for the beans. Soak the bread crumbs in 1/2 cup whole milk first, then squeeze out any extra liquid before adding them to the mixing bowl.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, beans, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put the garlic, ginger and green chiles in a food processor, and pulse until you have a coarse paste. Put half the paste into a large bowl. Set the rest aside.
- Add the beans, spring onions, fresh herbs, bread crumbs, egg, garam masala, chile powder and salt to the large bowl with the paste. Mix well with a fork, mashing up the beans as you go into small pieces.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange on the pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and bake until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining garlic, ginger and chile paste, and sauté until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. If using fresh tomatoes, purée them until smooth in the food processor. Stir the tomato purée or crushed tomatoes, coriander and cumin into the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the kofta to the skillet, and turn the heat to low. If necessary, add enough water for the liquid to come about two-thirds of the way up the sides of the meatballs, then simmer another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kofta are warmed through and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with a light dust of garam masala and some extra herbs.
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[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The koftas were flavorful and the curry sauce was delicious.
Gulzaib Ali mughal
[email protected]I love this recipe! The koftas are so flavorful and the curry sauce is delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Jessie Robinson
[email protected]This was my first time making koftas and they turned out great! The curry sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jody Jennings
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The koftas were so flavorful and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
chicken genders
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. The koftas were flavorful and the curry sauce was creamy and delicious.
Eduards LV
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the koftas and the curry sauce.
Haji Khannn
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The koftas are so flavorful and the curry sauce is delicious.
Anthony Franks
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it. The koftas were especially popular.
Rondel Rana
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The koftas were flavorful and the curry sauce was creamy and delicious.
Gana Salama
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this again. So good!
Jeffery Franklin
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty.
P2dro
[email protected]Delicious!
Mr khan solangi
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The koftas were so flavorful and the curry sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Al…ô ph
[email protected]The koftas were a bit dry, but the curry sauce was very good. I would make this again, but I would add more moisture to the koftas.
Tracy Nelson
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the koftas turned out perfectly. The curry sauce was also delicious, and I loved the combination of flavors.
Md:sahanur Islam
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The koftas were so delicious, and the curry sauce was flavorful and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Arif Nazari
[email protected]This vegetarian kofta curry was a hit with my family! The koftas were flavorful and tender, and the curry sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and naan, and it was a perfect meal.