Gobhi k Koftay (Cauliflower Meatballs)

Ingredients

For Kofta

• Gobhi (cauliflowder) 400 grams
• Ginger paste 1/2 tsp
• Garlic paste 1/2 tsp
• Green chili chopped 1-2
• Fresh coriander chopped 2 tbsp
• Fresh green chilies chopped 1-2
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder 1/2 tsp or to taste
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala 3/4 tsp
• Coriander powder 1 tsp
• Cumin powder 3/4 tsp
• Baking soda 1/2 tsp
• Baisan (Gram flour) 1 cup or more if needed

For Gravy

• Oil 1/2 cup
• Cinnamon stick 1
• Black cardamom 1
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Bay leaves 2 small
• Dried red chilies 2 (round or long)
• Onions 1 medium, blended into a paste
• Tomatoes 4, blended into a paste
• Garlic paste 1/2 tsp
• Ginger paste1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder 1/2 tsp or more
• Paprika powder 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder 2 tsp
• Yogurt 2 tbsp
• Water as needed
• Dried fenugreek 1 tsp
• Garam masala 3/4 tsp
• Fresh green coriander 1 tbsp, chopped

Preparation

1. Grate the cauliflower using a box grater.
2. Add all the ingredients except besan and mix quickly.
3. Now add 1 cup of besan. And mix to form a dough. If needed, add some more besan.
4. Shape into balls.
5. Heat oil on medium to low flame and fry until golden. Take out and keep aside.
6. To make the gravy, heat oil to a pot and add whole spices and onion paste. Cook until translucent.
7. Add ginger and garlic paste and saute for a minute.
8. Add blended tomatoes, salt, red chili, paprika, turmeric powder and coriander powder. Cover and cook until oil separates from the gravy.
9. Add yogurt and cover and cook again until oil separates from the gravy.
10. Now add water (I added 3 cups), fenugreek and garam masala.
11. Bring to a boil and add fried kofta.
12. Cover and cook until the koftas are just soft.
13. NOTE: Over cooking will disintegrate the balls in the gravy.
14. Garnish with green chilies and fresh coriander and serve with roti.
15. Enjoy!