Papaya Kofta Curry

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
For Curry
2 Potatoes, medium, peeled and cubed
3 Bay leaves
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Sugar
4 Red Chillies
2 Onions, big
2 Tomatoes, large, grated
1/2 cup Curd
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 small piece Cinnamon
2 Cardamoms
2 Cloves
Salt to taste

For Koftas
1 raw Payapa, medium
1 Green Mango, medium
3 tblsp Gramflour
3 Green Chillies
1 small bunch of Coriander leaves
1 inch piece Ginger
a few Mint leaves
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Peel and grate both mango and papaya finely and squeeze out the juice.
2. Grind chillies, coriander, mint and ginger to a paste.
3. Form the mixture into oblong shaped balls and deep fry them to a golden colour.
4. Heat 4 tblsp of oil and put in all the whole spices and onions and fry lightly.
5. Add potatoes and fry nicely.
6. Put in sugar, salt, tomatoes, curd with the remaining spices and cook till dry.
7. Cover with water and cook till the potatoes are done.
8. Pour the curry over koftas, sprinkle garam masala and coriander leaves on top.
9. Cover and serve after 5 minutes.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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