North: Kofta Kebabs In Spicy Cream Sauce (Malai Kofta)
Stephen Ceideburg KOFTA: 2 lg Russet potatoes, boiled, -peeled, mashed 1/2 c Green peas, fresh or frozen 1/4 c Shredded Cheddar cheese 1 Fresh hot green chile, -chopped 1/2 ts Grou...
Ingredients
- 1/4c shredded cheddar cheese
- 1fresh hot green chile,
- 1ts cumin seeds
- 11/2 ts salt
- 1/4c chopped cashew nuts
- 1tb raisins
- 3/4c chick-pea flour or corn
- 2whole cloves
Directions
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Stephen Ceideburg KOFTA: 2 lg Russet potatoes, boiled, -peeled, mashed 1/2 c Green peas, fresh or frozen 1/4 c Shredded Cheddar cheese 1 Fre
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Traditionally, koftas are simmered in a delicate sauce and turned into a curried main dish
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These kebabs are wonderful served as cocktail appetizers with a yogurt or fruity dipping sauce
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The kofta: Combine potatoes, peas, cheese, chile, coriander, cumin, salt, cashews and raisins
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Form mixture into 1-inch balls
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Make a batter with the flour and water
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Season with pinch of salt, if desired
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Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep fryer or large heavy saucepan