Name: Cheesy Creamy Karela Kofta Curry recipe by Anjali Verma at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kofta ingredients :; karela 200 grams; sugar 1 tablespoon; Boiled and mashed potato 1 cup; Coriander leaves 1 tablespoon; Salt as per taste, Red Chili powder 1 tbsp - adjust; Garam masala 1 teaspoon; Oil for frying; Stuffing Ingredients :; Grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup; Coriander chutney 2 tablespoon; Coriander Chutney ingredients :; Chopped coriander leaves 1 cup; Salt and green chili as per taste; Roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon; Roasted Jeera powder 1 teaspoon; Lemon juice 1 teaspoon; Minced garlic 1 teaspoon; Gravy ingredients :; Finely chopped onions 1/2 cup; Tomato puree 1/2 cup; Ginger garlic paste 1/2 Tablespoon; Cream 1/2 cup; Salt and chili as per taste; Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon; Garam masala 1 teaspoon; roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon; Cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon; Milk 1 cup; Water 1/2 cup

ABOUT Cheesy Creamy Karela Kofta Curry RECIPE

Today i have made my dish by using very easily available yet bitter vegetable which is usually not liked by many people, especially by kids.It is Bitter Gourd (Karela).Yes u heard it right.I have made kofte with karela & potatoes by stuffing it with chutney mixed cheese and served in creamy gravy. So made it without any tension because nobody is going to guess about main ingredient .Do cook it and surprise your dear ones.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Kofta ingredients :
karela 200 grams
sugar 1 tablespoon
Boiled and mashed potato 1 cup
Coriander leaves 1 tablespoon
Salt as per taste, Red Chili powder 1 tbsp - adjust
Garam masala 1 teaspoon
Oil for frying
Stuffing Ingredients :
Grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup
Coriander chutney 2 tablespoon
Coriander Chutney ingredients :
Chopped coriander leaves 1 cup
Salt and green chili as per taste
Roasted peanuts 1 tablespoon
Roasted Jeera powder 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
Minced garlic 1 teaspoon
Gravy ingredients :
Finely chopped onions 1/2 cup
Tomato puree 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 Tablespoon
Cream 1/2 cup
Salt and chili as per taste
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala 1 teaspoon
roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
Cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon
Milk 1 cup
Water 1/2 cup
4 tbsp Coriander leaves to garnish
butter 2 tablespoon

Instructions

Remove seeds and wash all karelas. Now rub salt liberally on karelas and add sugar . keep it aside for 1 hour. This will reduce bitterness of Karela
Grind all mentioned ingredients of chutney to thick smooth paste without adding water.
Mix chutney with mozzarella cheese and keep it aside
After 1 hour , wash karelas twice and grate very finely.
Now mix all mentioned ingredients for kofta. Mash mixture until lump-free
Heat oil for frying over medium heat
Make small round balls of kofta mixture .Add 1 teaspoon cheese mixture in the center of ball and bring its ends together and seal edges
Deep fry all koftas till golden brown over low flame . Keep koftas aside
Heat butter in a wok. Saute onions till transparent .Now add ginger-garlic paste. Saute for another 2 minutes.
Add tomato puree and saute till oil separates from the sides of pan
Add all spices and mix well.Add 1/2 cup water and bring to boil
Add milk and cream. Mix and simmer for 2 minutes. Switch off the stove
While serving , Add in gravy to serving dish and then add koftas.
Garnish with cream ,coriander leaves. Serve warm with rice or naan.

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