Vegetable Koftas

This is a very authentic Indian recipe found on Indian menus the world over. It is served during formal dinners, festivals and weddings. Generally it is made with cream or 'malai' as it is called, but I have given a low calorie version which is equally tempting. Making it may sound tedious, but let me tell you it's worth the effort! Get ready to impress your loved ones, with this recipe you just can't go wrong!

• Preparation Time: 50 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ½ cup tomato paste
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 slices bread
• 1 ¼ cups mashed potatoes
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
• vegetable oil, for deep-fat frying
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• ¼ cup cream (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Boil the mixed vegetables till soft. Drain, and allow to cool to room temperature. When cool, chop fine and set aside.

Step 3

Moisten the slices of bread with a little water and squeeze out the excess. Stir together the vegetables, bread, mashed potatoes, serrano, onion, ginger, cilantro, and salt. Form into 8 balls.

Step 4

Fry the koftas in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Make the gravy by melting the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, ginger, garlic, ground coriander, turmeric, and garam masala; cook until the onions have softened. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the milk and season with salt; cook for 10 to 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

To serve, reheat the koftas in the gravy. Garnish with the cream and chopped cashews.