Laknavi Kofta Curry

by Tarla Dalal

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Would you believe it if I said kofta can be prepared without deep frying? Kofta can be prepared in the microwave without frying, and they taste just as good as the original! Enjoy these soft kofta made with potatoes, spinach and fenugreek leaves and ensure good health.

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Laknavi Kofta Curry recipe - How to make Laknavi Kofta Curry

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Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 5.5 minutes Total Time: 701 hours 10 minutes 2Serves 2
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Ingredients

For the koftas
1/2 cup cooked and mashed potatoes
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 tbsp chopped spinach (palak)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp milk
salt to taste

To be ground to a smooth paste
1/2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
2 green chillies
1 tbsp water

For the curry
2 tbsp onion paste
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/4 cup curds (dahi)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 teaspoons water
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

For the garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For the koftas

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well to form a soft dough.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and place them on a microwave-proof plate and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Keep aside.

For the curry

Combine the oil, onion paste and ginger-garlic paste in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Add the prepared paste, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
Add the curds, milk, cornflour mixture, turmeric powder and salt, mix well and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

How to proceed

Combine the curry and the koftas and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
Serve immediately garnished with coriander.

Accompaniments

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Onion Roti
Rumali Roti

Nutrient values per serving

Energy	219 cal
Protein	5.2 g
Carbohydrates	20.6 g
Fiber	1.7 g
Fat	11.4 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	665 mcg
Vitamin B1	0.2 mg
Vitamin B2	0.1 mg
Vitamin B3	1.1 mg
Vitamin C	18.4 mg
Folic Acid	26.2 mcg
Calcium	174.5 mg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	24.8 mg
Potassium	249.6 mg
Zinc	0.7 mg