Description
Soft cauliflower kofta, inspired by falafel, swim in a creamy tomato curry. Perfect for a weeknight or a party!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) Cauliflower
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 1 Small Potato
- 1 Small Onion
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Red Chili powder
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Ground Coriander
- 2 ~3 tbsp Chickpea flour
- Salt
- 3 tbsp Cilantro
- 1 cup (237 ml) Tomato Puree
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp Curry powder
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- 1/8 tsp Red Chili powder
- 1 ~2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Steam or microwave the cauliflower until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Lightly mash and set aside.
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add onion, ginger, and garlic; cook until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mashed cauliflower and mashed potato. Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, ground cumin, coriander, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool slightly.
- Coarsely grind the chickpeas into a coarse paste. Remove into a mixing bowl and add the cauliflower mixture, chopped cilantro, and adjust the seasoning. Add the chickpea flour (or flour) and mix well. Try to form a ball with the mixture; if it does not come together, add a little more flour.
- Take 1 tbsp of mixture and make koftas.
- Bake koftas in a preheated 400°F (204°C) oven (spray them with cooking spray) or deep fry them. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm, covered in the creamy tomato curry.
Creamy Tomato Sauce
- Heat 2 tsp oil, add onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the tomato puree, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add curry powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and cook for 3 minutes. Season with salt.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the sauce heat through, about 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the cauliflower instead of steaming or microwaving it.
- If you don’t have chickpea flour, you can substitute all-purpose flour or even breadcrumbs.
- Leftover koftas and curry can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Indian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 10