Monday, November 24, 2008

CABBAGE KOFTA




INGREDIENTS :

FOR KOFTA :
1 Cup shredded cabbage
1 large grated carrots
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp besan flour
1 tbsp rice flour
Oil for frying

FOR GRAVY:
1 large tomato
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
3-4 green chillies
1-2 red chilly
Cinnamon
Clove
Bay leaf
Small piece ginger
Handful of coriander leaves
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds

MASALAS :

1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander powder

SEASONING :

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds , urad dal


METHOD :
* In a bowl put the cabbage and salt and let it marinate for 5 minutes
* Meanwhile , Grind all the items for gravy and keep it aside
* Heat oil in a kadai and prepare the seasoning
* Pour in the grinded mixture and add the masalas
* Let it cook till the raw smell is completely gone
* Now squeeze out the water as much as possible from the cabbage
* Mix in the ingredients for kofta and make small balls out of it
* Heat oil for frying in a kadai
* Fry the ballls 4-5 at a time
* Remove from heat when they turn brown
* Drain remaining oil
* Put in the koftas in the gravy 30 minutes before serving
* Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with roti / hot rice

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