Papaya Kofta Curry

Raw Papaya Kofta curry is an alternative for Lauki Kofta.

Ingredients

KOFTA

1 cup Grated Raw Papaya

1/4 Cup Boiled n mashed Potato

1/4 tsp red chili powder

1/4 tsp coriander powder

pinch of turmeric powder

1/4 tsp Dry mango powder ( amchur)

finely chopped Cilantro ( coriander leaves)

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

GRAVY

2 tbsp Oil

1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds

1 Large sized onion Finely chopped Onions

2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1/2 tsp finely chopped Ginger

1/4 tsp Coriander Powder

1/4 tsp red chili powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder

2 Large finely chopped Tomatoes

1/4 tsp Garam Masala

2 tbsp fresh cream ( optional)

Salt to taste

Finely chopped coriander for garnishing

Procedure

KOFTA

Squeeze the grated papaya till all the water drains out.Take the papaya into a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide evenly into 5-6 portions and make round balls. Heat the oil in a Deep Pan and deep-fry the koftas, till they turn golden brown. Keep aside

GRAVY

Heat oil in pan, add the cumin seeds. Once they start crackling, add the onions and saute on medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and green chilli and fry again. Add the coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomatoes and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, Keep Stiring. Add garam masala, 1/2 cup of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. 

Just before serving, re-heat the gravy, add the koftas, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

PS: Add Cashew paste to increase the richness.