Methi Kofta Curry

Ingredients For Making Koftas

• • Fenugreek leaves - 2 bunches
• • Sour thick curd - ¾ cup
• • Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon
• • Chilly powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Garam masala powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Salt - as required
• • Bengal gram flour - 1 cup
• • Ajwain - ¼ teaspoon
• • Oil (for deep frying) - as required
• • Cream (fresh, for topping) - 2 tablespoons
• • Finely grated cheese - 1 tablespoon
• • Raisins - 1 tablespoon
• • Cashew nuts - 1 tablespoon
• • Coriander leaves (chopped) - as required

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Ingredients For Making Curry (grind Together)

• • Onions - 2
• • Tomatoes - 3
• • Ginger - 1 inch piece
• • Green chillies - 2
• • Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• • Salt - as required
• • Red chilly powder - ¾ teaspoon
• • Garam masala powder - ½ teaspoon
• • Dhania powder - 1 tablespoon
• • Turmeric powder - ¼ teaspoon

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Method

• 1. Mix salt, turmeric powder, chilly powder, bengal gram flour in thick curds to a paste.
• 2. Heat little oil, add ajwain and then chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves.
• 3. Fry for a minute and then pour curds mixture in it.
• 4. Stir constantly in reduced flame till it forms a thick mass.
• 5. Allow to cool, add garam masala powder and prepare small balls.
• 6. Deep fry in hot oil till the koftas turn golden brown.
• 7. Keep aside.

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Method To Prepare Curry

• 1. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry ground paste till oil separates from the masala.
• 2. Add more oil if necessary while frying.
• 3. When curry changes its colour and becomes thick, pour just enough water and boil for few minutes.
• 4. Arrange koftas on a serving dish. Pour hot gravy on top. Decorate with chopped coriander leaves and finely grated cheese.
• 5. Dot with fresh cream and serve with parathas.