Preparation / Directions:
"Vegetable (and Malai) Kofta (Vegetable / Cheese Patties in a Creamy Sauce)"
Start to finish - 30 min. to 1 hour. Preparation time - 10 min. to 1 hour.
Method:
Peel and grate zucchini squash. Squeeze out the water from it. In a mixing bowl, add the squash, flours, salt, chilli powder, garam masala and baking soda and mix well into a thick batter. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok. When hot, but not smoking, spoon the batter into the oil. Reduce flame and deep fry until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain over paper towels.
In a blender, grind 1 chopped onion with coriander leaves, green chillies and ginger into a fine paste.
In a separate vessel, heat 2 tbsp. of oil. When hot, fry the ground paste for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and water to make it into a thin paste. Cook for 5 minutes, add the peas, salt and turmeric powder.
Add the patties to the sauce and simmmer for 5 minutes. Mix in the sour cream until desired color and consistency have been achieved.
Suggestions and Variations:
Serve with rice pilaf or Indian bread (Naan). Mix in grated mozzarella cheese with the batter for deep frying (Malai Kofta).
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