Aloo Kofte Recipe

Preparation Time - 10 Mins     Servings - 4

Cooking Time - 20 Mins

INGREDIENTS

1. Boiled Potatoes - 4 

2. Besan 

3. Salt 

4. Turmeric

5. Coriander powder 

6. Dry red chilli

7. Garam masala

8. Ginger garlic paste 

9. 2 Finely chopped onions 

10. Green chilli 

11. Tomatoes paste 

12. Dahi 

13. Coriander

14. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon

15. Asafoetida - 1 teaspoon

16. Bay leaves - 1

METHOD

1. Mash the boiled potatoes. Mix besan, salt and a pinch of turmeric in it. Add a little water and make small balls. 

2. Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the balls and keep them aside. 

3. In the oil left, add Asafoetida, cumin seeds, bay leaves and dry red chilli. Saute ginger garlic paste and finely chopped onions till it turns brown. 

4. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt as required and tomatoes paste. Saute for 3-4 mins. Add curd and water. 

5. After 5-7 mins., add garam masala powder and fried balls. Cover the lid. Turn off the flame immediately. 

6. Garnish it with coriander. 

Aloo ke kofte are ready to serve. 

BENEFITS OF ALOO KOFTE

1. The vegetarian balls are loaded with fibre and various nutrients. 

2. Tomatoes are extremely rich source of lycopene . These are super rich in vitamin C and folic acids which helps body to produce new cells. 

3. Onions helps to build WBC which serves as a line of defense against illness. 

4. They themselves are so tasty that can be served as a snack along with tea. 

NOTES 

1. If you want to avoid deep frying, you can also shallow fry the koftas or microwave if you want. 

2. Remember to turn of the flame immediately after adding fried balls in the gravy so it doesn't break.