Nadru Kofta Recipe

Name: Nadru Kofta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For koftas; 2 kamal kakri, grated; 1 potato, boiled and grated; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder; 2 teaspoons cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cornflour; 8 -10 pieces apricots; 8 -10 pieces almonds, blanched; oil, to deep fry; For gravy; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 piece cinnamon; 2 cloves; 1 green cardamoms, ground; 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel powder (saunf powder); water, as required; 3 tablespoons onion-almond paste; 4 teaspoons yogurt, whisked; 4 teaspoons cream; ginger, julinennes to garnish; 2 tablespoons khoya, grated,to garnish; 3 tablespoons cilantro, to garnish; almonds, blanched and cut into long strips,to garnish

Servings: persons

For koftas
2 kamal kakri, grated
1 potato, boiled and grated
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 teaspoons cilantro
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornflour
8 -10 pieces apricots
8 -10 pieces almonds, blanched
oil, to deep fry
For gravy
1 tablespoon oil
1 piece cinnamon
2 cloves
1 green cardamoms, ground
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel powder (saunf powder)
water, as required
3 tablespoons onion-almond paste
4 teaspoons yogurt, whisked
4 teaspoons cream
ginger, julinennes to garnish
2 tablespoons khoya, grated,to garnish
3 tablespoons cilantro, to garnish
almonds, blanched and cut into long strips,to garnish

1
In a bowl, take the first seven ingredients.
2
Knead well using your palms.
3
Ensure that your palms are wet before you begin kneading, so as to facilitate better kneading!
4
Knead and make koftas (small round balls).
5
Flatten them.
6
Put 1 apricot piece and 1 almond piece in each kofta.
7
Roll koftas in cornflour.
8
Deep fry till golden brown.
9
Drain and keep aside.
10
Now start preparing the gravy.
11
Heat oil in a pan.
12
Add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and the ginger-garlic paste.
13
Saute for a minute or two until the raw smell of ginger and garlic is gone.
14
Add the masala powders and saute again.
15
Add some water, the onion-almond paste and some more water.
16
Add the yogurt, but please keep the following tip in mind.
17
Tip: Remove from heat while adding the yogurt.
18
Add 1 tsp salt and stir.
19
Strain the gravy.
20
Add the koftas that you have made earlier and stir to coat in the gravy.
21
Cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
22
Add cream and stir.
23
Garnish with cilantro, khoya, almonds and ginger and serve hot on a bed of rice!

1596

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For koftas, 2 kamal kakri, grated, 1 potato, boiled and grated, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder, and more.

Yes, Nadru Kofta 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.

Nadru Kofta

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