Methi Kofta Curry by Rohini Arote

Ingredients:

 • For Kofta: -

1 bunch of fresh fenugreek leaves 

1 1/2 cup Gram flour 

2tsp Carom seeds (ajwain) 

A pinch of baking soda

Red chili powder

Oil to fry 

Salt to taste.

For Curry: -

3 big size onions

1 1/2tsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 cup of sweet yogurt

1 Finely chopped a Tomato

1/2cup roasted Coconut

2tbsp Poppy seeds

2tbsp fresh garam masala

1/2tsp cardamom powder 

1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

1tbsp grated paneer

2tbsp coriander-cumin powder 

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

Coriander leaves

4 tbsp oil

2 tsp Red Chili powder 

1 tsp fennel seed 

Salt to taste.

  Method: 

  Kofta: -

 1. Add finely chopped fenugreek, gram flour, ajwain, red chilli powder, salt, soda etc. Mix all the ingredients and make a soft dough 

 2. Make round balls and fry till golden in oil.

Kofta is ready

 • Curry: -

 1. Fry lightly finely chopped onion.  

2. Roast coconut, poppy seeds, cinnamon, fennel seed, half cardamom seeds in hot spices, coriander and cumin seeds and mix and grind in a mixer.

 3. Add turmeric powder and remaining garam masala in oil and add paste to fried onions.

 4. When it turns red, add tomatoes, chili powder, curd and fry.  Add a cup of water and salt.

 5. When the gravy is ready, add kofta.  

6. Add grated paneer and half a teaspoon of garam masala if desired garnish with green chopped coriander.  

7. Methi kofta is ready to serve.