KOFTA KADHI PAKODI

 

Who doesn’t swear by the comfort lunch of Kadhi Pakodi? We add to the flavour using cheesy koftas instead of usual pakodas.

 

Preparation time: 30 minutes (Serves 2)

 

For Kofta

 

Ingredients:

•       ½ cup cheddar cheese

•       1 ½ cup cottage cheese (grated)

•       2 green chillies (chopped)

•       1 jalapeño (chopped)

•       1 onion (thinly sliced)

•       1 tbsp fresh coriander

•       4 tbsp cup panko powder

•       1 tbsp almonds (blanched and chopped)

•       1 tbsp pistachios (blanched and chopped)

•       3 tbsp figs puree

•        1/3 tsp ajwain

•       ½ tsp cumin powder

•       ⅓  tsp cardamom powder

•       Black pepper as required

•       Oil to fry

Salt as required

 

Preparation:

•       In a big plate, mash cheese with hands

•       Mix both the chillies, onions, nuts, figs, ajwain,

cumin and cardamom powder

•       Add panko crumbs and season

•       Mix to form a dough-like mass

•       Let it rest in a cool place

•       Form small dumplings

•       Fry in moderate heat till golden brown and crisp

 

For Kadhi

Ingredients:

•       1 cup yoghurt

•       ¼ cup besan

•       2 cups water

•       1 tsp mustard seeds

•       10 curry leaves

•       1 tsp turmeric

•       1 tsp red chilli powder

•       3 red chillies dried

•       2 tbsp sesame oil

Salt as required

 

Preparation:

•       In a bowl, add yoghurt and besan

•       In mustard oil, crackle mustard seeds and red chillies

•       Add turmeric, red chilli powder, curry leaves and stir for a minute

•       Stir it in the mixture of besan and yoghurt

•       Add 4 cups of water and let it simmer for 25 minutes on a slow flame

•       Adjust the seasoning and remove from heat

•       Add koftas in kadhi and cover for 3-4 minutes Serve hot