How to make kofta using leftover roti
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firstly, take leftover roti and toast until it turns crisp.
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break 4 toasted roti into mixi jar.
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grind to a fine powder without adding water.
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transfer the roti powder to a large bowl and add 4 potatoes.
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also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp salt, 2 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste.
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further add 2 tbsp cashew & raisins, 2 tbsp coriander.
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mix well forming a soft dough. roti powder helps to absorb moisture from the aloo.
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now prepare ball-sized kofta and deep fry in hot oil.
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stir occasionally, and fry on medium flame until the kofta turns golden brown and crisp.
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drain off and keep fried kofta aside.
How to make restaurant-style curry
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon and 4 cloves. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
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further add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.
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saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add 2 cup tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the sides.
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also, add ½ cup curd and cook on low flame until the oil separates.
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further, add 2 cup of water and mix adjusting consistency as required.
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once the curry comes to a boil, drop in kofta curry and mix gently.
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cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until the kofta absorb the flavour.
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further add ¼ tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
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finally, garnish roti kofta curry with fresh cream and then enjoy with roti or rice.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure to toast the roti well else it will be difficult to powder.
- also, the roti helps to absorb the moisture from the potato, so add the roti powder accordingly depending on the quality of the potato.
- additionally, the gravy has to be spicy else the kofta will taste bland.
- finally, roti kofta curry recipe is healthy compared to malai kofta as we are not adding maida.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/leftover-roti-kofta-curry-recipe/