• Dal Kofta Kurma

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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.