Delicious kofta curry made with chickpeas is a must try.
KABULI CHANNA KOFTA CURRY
Ingredients
Kofta
1½ cups chick peas (kabuli channa), soaked overnight
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsps freshly chopped coriander leaves
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 green chillies, chopped
Salt to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
Oil for deep frying
Curry
2 tbsps oil
3-4 green cardamoms
3-4 cloves
2-3 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
¼ cup yogurt
Fresh cream for garnish
Coriander sprig for garnish
Method
1. In a food processor, add chickpeas, onion, fresh coriander, garlic, green chillies, salt, lemon juice, red chilli powder, and garam masala powder. Process it to a coarse paste.
2. Transfer the mixture in a bowl, divide into equal portions and shape them into koftas.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a non-stick pan, deep fry the prepared koftas till golden brown and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick deep bottom pan, add green cardamoms, cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaf, sauté till fragrant. Add onion, sauté for a minute. Add salt, mix well and sauté till golden brown.
5. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix well. Add tomatoes and cook till pulpy.
6. Discard the bay leaf and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, mix well and take it off the heat. Add yogurt and mix well. Keep aside to cool.
7. In a blender, add the prepared mixture and blend it to a smooth paste using sufficient water. Transfer the sauce in a serving bowl.
8. Drizzle some fresh cream and place the prepared koftas on top and garnish with a sprig of coriander.
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