Thursday, November 13, 2014

KOFTA (mutton)

hey frnds...
this is my mother-in-law's recipe actually, i liked it a lot, and learned it from her. the only thing which i changed in this recipe is the amount of oil used, which i have decreased.
so do check out the recipe and gimme ur suggestions.
here it comes...

KOFTA

Ingredients
kheema(mutton)-450 gms
cashew nuts-1 cup
almonds-1 cup
garam masala powder-4 tbsp
red chilli powder-2 tsp
haldi-1/2 tsp
ginger-garlic paste-4 tsp
salt-2 tsp(according to taste)
dry khopra-1 medium sized, chopped
finely chopped coriander leaves-2 tbsp
oil-for frying
water-2 cups

Method
blanch almonds and remove the skin.
roast khopra and cashew nuts separately, keep aside.
grind together almonds,cashew nuts and khopra to a fine powder, keep aside.
wash the kheema thoroughly. 
place in a blender add red chilli powder, garam masala powder, haldi, ginger-garlic paste and salt.
blend the kheema to a fine paste.
remove in a bowl, mix in the khopra mixture.
add finely chopped coriander leaves.
shape into small balls.
fry until the colour changes to reddish brown, remove and keep aside.
in a wok(kadhai) add little oil (u can use the oil which was used for frying), add the kofta's and water.
cover with a lid.cook until the water dries up and u can c oil leaving sides.
serve hot.

happy cooking :) :)

TIP-u can reuse the oil for other curry preparations, it gives a different taste.


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