Cabbage kofta curry

(North Indian kofta curry recipe)

Cabbage kofta curry ingredients:

Cabbage kofta ingredients:

• 1/2 kg cabbage
• 1/4 cup besan flour
• 1 green chillie, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder or to taste
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
•  salt to taste

Curry Ingredients:

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, small size, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup thick yogurt
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• few coriander leaves for garnishing

Kofta preparation:

• Finely chop the cabbage. Wash and drain the water and keep aside.
• Take a pot and add a cup of water and bring it to boil.
• Add finely chopped cabbage and cook well till the cabbage become very tender and soft.
• Remove from heat and drain the water completely.
• In a mixing bowl add the remaining kofta ingredients and drained cabbage.
• Mix well and make soft and smooth dough.
• Now divide the above dough into small equal size balls.
• Deep fry the balls in hot oil till they turn into beautiful golden brown colour.
• Remove from oil and drain the excess of oil.
• Now your cabbage koftas are ready and keep aside.

Gravy preparation:

• Heat a pan with oil and add mustard seeds.
• When they start to crackle add chopped onions.
• Sauté till the onions become golden brown colour.
• Add chopped onions and required quantity of salt.
• Sauté till the tomatoes become juicy.
• Add ginger garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell disappears.
• Now add chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
• Combine well and sauté for few seconds.
• Add well beaten curd and ½ cup of water.
• Cook on low flame for 10 mins or until the gravy becomes slightly thicker.
• Finally adjust salt and add the koftas and again cook for few more mins.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy your easy and tasty cabbage kofta curry with roti, paratha, rice, etc…