LOTUS STICK KOFTE ( Serving - 4 )

INGREDIENTS ;

for kofte :

*  250 gm kamal kakri

*  1/2 inch long ginger , chopped

*  2-3 green chili , chopped

*  1 tsp anaardana (  crushed coarsely )

*  1 tsp besan ( gram flour )

*  1/2 tsp coriander seeds ( grinded coarsely )

*  1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

*  salt to taste

METHOD ;

for making kofta ;

*  Boil the kamal kakri in salted water , when it becomes soft then grind it in mixi.  Now add green chili,  ginger , anaardaana , coriander seeds ( coarsely grinded ) and 1 tbsp besan . Add little salt and mix it well . Now make small balls of it and deep fry in oil and keep aside on paper napkin .

INGREDIENTS ; 

For making kofta curry ;

*  2 tbsp oil

*  2 onion , grinded

*  1 tsp coriander powder

*  1/2 tsp turmeric powder

*  1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder

*  2 tomatoes , chopped

*  1 1/2 glass water

*  1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnishing 

METHOD ;  FOR GRAVY

*  Heat the oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds . Let them splutter then add onion paste, saute for a while till it turns golden brown . Add coriander powder, red chili powder , turmeric powder & kashmiri red chili powder . Now add chopped tomatoes and saute . Add some water and salt into it and let it cook for 10-15 minutes in medium flame . At last , add kofte and remove from fire . Garnish with chopped coriander leaves .

Serve hot with chapati & naan .