Best Aloo Kofta Fried Potato Balls Recipes

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ALOO KOFTA (FRIED POTATO BALLS)



Aloo Kofta (Fried Potato Balls) image

Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, lunch, appetizer, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 16 small balls (4 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium potatoes, peeled (to yield 2 cups cooked and mashed)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus 3 cups or as needed for deep frying
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded Thai bird chili, optional
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, optional
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, and add cold water to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash with a fork.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, garlic, chili, and chili flakes. Sauté until ginger and garlic are golden brown. Add mashed potatoes, turmeric, cornstarch, lemon juice and cilantro. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt to taste.
  • Remove potatoes from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil to a deep fryer or wok to 350 degrees.
  • Make 16 balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, from the potato mixture. Working in batches if necessary, fry balls until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 298, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 324 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

MALAI KOFTA (STUFFED POTATO BALLS IN CREAM)



Malai Kofta (Stuffed potato balls in cream) image

This sinfully good recipe is from the Foodcourt column by Anjali Vellody from the Weekend magazine for this week. She is a Food Writer with 15 years of experience and has written 3 cookbooks for 'Khaleej Times'. Coming to this recipe, did you know that the word 'kofta' originates from the Persian word "koofteh" meaning "pounded"? Although today we have several vegetarian versions of koftas, they were originally made of the meat of goat, lamb, buffalo or chicken. Basically, koftas are meatballs(grinning mischievously- hint for someone ultra-special to me!) served with special gravies. I truly hope you enjoy this lovely dish which is very common at parties/potlucks. The koftas can be served without the gravy as you would serve appetisers. Enjoy! ;-)

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Curries

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

200 g potatoes, boiled and grated
100 g panir, crumbled (cottage cheese)
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon cumin powder
salt
oil, to deep fry
1 tablespoon raisins, chopped
1 tablespoon cashews, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
2 medium onions, peeled,washed and chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and ground to a paste
2 cloves garlic, ground to a paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 cup water
1 tablespoon cream
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon mango powder (amchoor powder)
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients for the Koftas together.
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions.
  • Shape into balls.
  • Flatten each ball.
  • Place 1/2 tsp.
  • of chopped nuts and raisins in the center of each ball.
  • Close the ball (you may use a little water to seal the ball with your fingertips).
  • Prepare all koftas in this way.
  • Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the koftas till golden brown on either side.
  • Remove onto clean paper napkins, allow the excess oil to drain and keep aside till you prepare the wonderful gravy.
  • Now for the gravy.
  • For that, heat 1 tbsp.
  • of oil in a pot.
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste.
  • Saute for 4 minutes, stirring it continuously till it is golden in colour and the raw smell is gone.
  • Add onions and fry till golden in colour.
  • Add 2 tbsps.
  • of water.
  • Mix well.
  • Add chilli, turmeric and corriander powders.
  • Add 1/2 cup of water.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Add 1-2 tbsps.
  • of cream and cook for a minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place koftas in a serving dish.
  • Pour the gravy over them.
  • Garnish with mango powder, cream, almond flakes and corriander leaves.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 71.4, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 9, Protein 5.9

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