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Gobi koftas / cauliflower dumplings in spicy gravy

"Cauliflower dumplings " , minced cauliflower , seasoned and shaped and eventually deep fried with a spicy onion and tonato gravy , isn't this a perfect treat . The crisp mince of the cauliflower and the tanginess of the sauce is such a perfect blend . You could treat yourself with this preparation and eat it with rice , spagetti or even plain rotis.

     So here is the recipe of "Gobi Koftas " or if you want to glamorise it with the name "Cauliflower dumplings in Spicy Gravy".

Ingredients:

For the koftas

1.   3 cups minced cauliflower ( I processes them in the food processor this time as I want a very fine mice so that it binds well)

2.   one teaspoon grated ginger

3.   One fourth cup chopped coriander leaves

4.  ½ cup besan  / chick pea flour

5.   4- 5 tablespoons water

For the gravy:

6.   One medium onion

7.   Three medium tomatoes

8.   One tablespoon ginger garlic paste

9.   A few whole spices like cumin , cardamom and cloves

10.           ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

11.           ¾ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder

12.           1 teaspoon corinander powder

13.          Salt to taste

14.          Half a cup sour cream or single cream

Method:

1.   Mix the mince, ginger and coriander and little by little add the besan and water alternatively till the mixture begins to bind well but still remains soft and very slightly moist.

2.    Deep fry the koftas on medium flame till golden brown and keep aside.

3.   Take two to three tablespoons oil and when it gets warm on medium flame add the whole spices.

4.   The moment they change colour add the onion paste and keep stirring in between while you puree the tomatoes.

 

5.   When the onions turn brown add the tomatoe puree along with the ginger garlic paste.

6.   As soon as the mixture begins to leave oil on the sides , add the turmeric , coriander and the red chilli powders, give a stir and add one  and a quarter cup of water.

7.   When the water comes to a boil add the koftas and turn the gas off and cover with a lid.

8.   Season with half a teaspoon of garam masala and freshly chopped coriander leaves.

9.   If you want a creamier gravy you could add a big dollop pf sour cream or single cream.

10.          Goes well with rice, even spaghetti and rotis.