Description
These vegetarian meatballs, or Paneer Potato Koftas, offer a delicious twist on traditional Indian meatballs, combining creamy paneer and spiced potatoes for a flavorful, meatless delight.
Ingredients
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For the Koftas
- 1 medium sized potato, boiled
- 1 lt full cream milk (to make the paneer or Indian cottage cheese)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Gravy
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 pods of garlic, crushed
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) green and red peppers, c hopped
- 1 tsp oregano flakes
- 2 tsp chopped basil leaves (you can use dried basil for the fresh)
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring the milk to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, add the vinegar and stir continuously until the milk curdles and the paneer separates from the whey.
- Drain the paneer using a muslin cloth or fine sieve, pressing out excess water. Set aside to cool.
- Mash the boiled potato in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the prepared paneer, coriander powder, curry powder, bread crumbs, and salt to the mashed potato. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small, round balls, about the size of a walnut.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the koftas in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Remove the koftas from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or with a sauce of your choice.
Notes
- These koftas are best served fresh and hot.
- You can prepare the paneer and potato mixture in advance and refrigerate it until ready to fry.
- For a healthier version, consider baking the koftas instead of frying.
- Serve with mint chutney or yogurt sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 20