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Title: Cheese Kofta in Creamy Sauce (Vegetarian) Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 04, 2009, 07:27:40 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/recipes/cheesekofta.jpg)
Ingredients: * Corn flour * 50 gms Flour * 500 gms Cheese * 1 tsp ground Cumin * 2 Eggs lightly beaten * Salt according to taste * Vegetable Oil, for shallow frying * ¼ cup chopped Coriander leaves * 500 gms Potatoes, boiled, mashed Creamy Tomato Sauce * 2 tbsp Ghee * 250 ml Water * 300 ml Cream * 1 tsp ground Cumin * 2 tsps Garam Masala * Salt according to taste * 1 tsp Coriander leaves * 2 tbsp grated fresh Ginger * 4 pods of Garlic, chopped * 1 tsp ground sweet Paprika * 2 medium Onions, chopped * 150 gms Cashews, toasted, chopped * 1 kg Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped Method: 1. For creamy tomato sauce heat ghee in large pan cook onions, stirring, until browned lightly. 2. Add garlic, ginger and all spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant. 3. Add tomatoes, nuts and water; boil then immediately simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. 4. Blend or process tomato mixture until pureed. Just before serving, return to pan; add cream and salt, stir until just heated through. 5. For kofta combine mashed potatoes, cheese, eggs, flour, coriander leaves, cumin and salt in medium bowl; refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm. 6. Shape the rounded tablespoon of mixture into kofta shapes. 7. Just before cooking, toss Kofta in corn flour, shake away excess corn flour. 8. Shallow-fry in hot oil, in batches, until browned lightly; drain on absorbent paper. Serve immediately with creamy tomato sauce. Serves: 4 to 6 Tip: Add a little soda bi carb while steaming or boiling green vegetables for retaining fresh green color. |