Vegetable Koftas

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

This is a very authentic Indian recipe found on Indian menus the world over. It is served during formal dinners, festivals and weddings. Generally it is made with cream or 'malai' as it is called, but I have given a low calorie version which is equally tempting. Making it may sound tedious, but let me tell you it's worth the effort! Get ready to impress your loved ones, with this recipe you just can't go wrong!

Brief

Prep 50 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 8 koftas

Vegetable Koftas

Ingredients

1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables

thawed

2 slices bread

1 ¼ cups mashed potatoes

1 serrano pepper

finely chopped

1 onion

chopped

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

vegetable oil

for deep-fat frying

2 tablespoons butter

2 medium onions

chopped

1 teaspoon minced ginger

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon garam masala

½ cup tomato paste

¾ cup milk

salt to taste

¼ cup cream

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Boil the mixed vegetables till soft. Drain and allow to cool to room temperature. When cool chop fine and set aside.

Step 2

Moisten the slices of bread with a little water and squeeze out the excess. Stir together the vegetables bread mashed potatoes serrano onion ginger cilantro and salt. Form into 8 balls.

Step 3

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Fry the koftas in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Make the gravy by melting the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions ginger garlic ground coriander turmeric and garam masala; cook until the onions have softened. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the milk and season with salt; cook for 10 to 15 minutes more stirring occasionally.

Step 6

To serve reheat the koftas in the gravy. Garnish with the cream and chopped cashews.

Nutritional Information

Vegetable Koftas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 470.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.6g 19%

Carbohydrates: 46.5g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 7.5g 30%

Sugars: 11.5g

Fat: 29.4g 45%

Saturated Fat: 10.6g 53%

Cholesterol: 40.6mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 4164.4IU 83%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 26.4mg 44%

Folate: 63.9mcg 16%

Calcium: 165.9mg 17%

Iron: 3mg 16%

Magnesium: 71.9mg 26%

Potassium: 935mg 26%

Sodium: 1541.1mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 264.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.