INGREDIENTS
Dal Kofta Kurma
Servings - 2 - 3
INGREDIENTS
Pigeon peas - 150 grams
Split bengal gram - 60 grams
Water - 500 milliliters
Dry red chili - 2
Fennel seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Black peppercorns - 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger - 1 1/2 teaspoons
Onions - 80 grams
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Onions - 185 grams
Tomato - 175 grams
Coconut - 35 grams
Fennel seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Poppy seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Oil - 35 milliliters
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
White lentils - 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 6 - 7
Garlic - 1 teaspoon
Onions - 190 grams
Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon
Red chili - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Water - 500 milliliters
Coriander - 2 tablespoons
PREPARATION
1. In a bowl, add 150 grams pigeon peas, 60 grams split bengal gram, 500 milliliters water and soak for 2 hours.
2. Transfer this into a blender, add 2 dry red chili, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger and blend it into a paste.
3. Transfer this into a mixing bowl, add 80 grams onions, 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
4. Take some mixture in your hands and shape it into a ball.
5. Place it in a steamer and cover it with lid.
6. Steam for 12 - 15 minutes.
7. Open the lid and remove it from steamer. Keep aside.
8. In a blender, add 185 grams onions, 175 grams tomato, 35 grams coconut, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds and blend it into a paste. Keep aside.
9. Heat 35 milliliters oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon white lentils, 6 - 7 curry leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic and stir for 1 - 2 minutes.
10. Then, add 190 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
11. Now, add the blended puree in it and mix it well.
12. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
13. Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and stir well.
14. Add 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
15. Then, add 500 milliliters water and mix it well.
16. Bring it to a boil.
17. Cover it with lid and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
18. Open the lid and give it a nice stir.
19. Now, add the steamed koftas in it and mix it well.
20. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
21. Add 2 tablespoons coriander and mix it well.
22. Remove it from heat.
23. Garnish with coriander.
24. Serve hot.