Chana Dal Kofta Curry Recipe

Name: Chana Dal Kofta Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For koftas; 150 g channa dal, soaked for 2 hours; 2 medium onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and chopped; 3 green chilies, washed,ends trimmed and finely chop the rest of the chillies; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh curry leaf; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped; 2 cloves; 1/4 inch cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon anise seed; salt; oil, to fry; For gravy; 1/2 cup fresh coconut, ground to a paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste; 1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped; 2 fresh tomatoes, washed,peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder; 2 cloves; 1/4 inch cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon anise seed; salt; 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

For koftas
150 g channa dal, soaked for 2 hours
2 medium onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and chopped
3 green chilies, washed,ends trimmed and finely chop the rest of the chillies
1 tablespoon chopped fresh curry leaf
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 cloves
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon anise seed
salt
oil, to fry
For gravy
1/2 cup fresh coconut, ground to a paste
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped
2 fresh tomatoes, washed,peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
2 cloves
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
salt
2 tablespoons oil

1
Grind the chana dal with the cloves, cinnamon stick, aniseeds, ginger and garlic pastes to a paste.
2
Add the finely chopped ingredients with salt to the ground chana dal.
3
Make small balls out of this mixture.
4
Heat oil in a wok.
5
Gently, lower the balls into the hot oil.
6
Deep fry the balls until lightly browned on either side.
7
Drain on clean and absorbent paper towels and keep aside.
8
Now, prepare the gravy.
9
To do so, heat 2 tbsps.
10
of oil in a pan.
11
Add the cloves, aniseeds and cinnamon stick.
12
Stir-fry for a minute.
13
Toss in the onion and stir-fry until it is lightly browned.
14
Add the ginger-garlic paste.
15
Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
16
Add the masala{spice} powders and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
17
Then add the tomatoes and salt.
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Mix well and cook on medium flame until the oil starts leaving the sides of the pan.
19
Now stir in the ground coconut paste.
20
Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
21
Add a cup of water.
22
Allow it to boil for 6 minutes.
23
Now, gently add the fried koftas, one by one, and allow this dish to cook on simmer{low flame} for 5 minutes.
24
Garnish with corriander leaves.
25
Serve hot with rotis or rice.
26
Enjoy!

158

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For koftas, 150 g channa dal, soaked for 2 hours, 2 medium onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped, 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled,washed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chana Dal Kofta Curry falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chana Dal Kofta Curry

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