Chana Dal Kofta Curry Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

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 tbsp chopped fresh curry leaf
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
2 cloves
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
1 tsp anise seed
salt
oil, to fry
1/2 cup fresh coconut, ground to a paste
1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped
2 fresh tomatoes, washed,peeled and finely chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
2 cloves
1/4 inch cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp anise seed
salt
2 tbsp oil

Directions:

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

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	954.69 Kcal (3997 kJ)
Calories from fat	293.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.61g	50%
Cholesterol	25.42mg	8%
Sodium	68.13mg	3%
Potassium	727.68mg	15%
Total Carbs	90.82g	30%
Sugars	15.81g	63%
Dietary Fiber	9.52g	38%
Protein	23.45g	47%
Vitamin C	125.7mg	209%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	15%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	216.5mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	325.46 Kcal (1363 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.12g	50%
Cholesterol	8.67mg	8%
Sodium	23.23mg	3%
Potassium	248.07mg	15%
Total Carbs	30.96g	30%
Sugars	5.39g	63%
Dietary Fiber	3.25g	38%
Protein	7.99g	47%
Vitamin C	42.9mg	209%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	15%
Iron	1mg	17%
Calcium	73.8mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Spicy Chicken Thick Gravy

Oil, Mustard seeds, Onion, chopped, Tomatoes, chopped and 16 more..
Vegetable Korma

Onion, chopped, Ginger, peeled, Garlic cloves and 14 more..
Palda

Oil, Coriander seed, Cumin seed, Ajwain, Onion, chopped and 8 more..
Crab Curry

Crabs, cut into half, Oil, Asafetida powder and 21 more..
Potato Manchurian

Big potatoes, peeled (approx . 1/2 kg), Ginger, grated and 14 more..
Sambar

Toor dal, Onions, chopped, Tomatoes, chopped, Turmeric and 9 more..
Curried Split Pea Soup

Dried split peas, Olive oil, White onion, diced small and 11 more..
Chickpea Curry(Gluten Free)

Chickpeas, Onions, Ginger (crushed ) and 14 more..
Yummy Beef Curry

Beef , cut into pieces big like matchbox and 23 more..
Curried Coconut Rice Salad With Dried Fruit And Al...

Brown rice (uncooked ), Water, Coconut milk and 18 more..
Thai Style Coconut Chicken

Olive oil, Chicken breast , cut into bite sized pieces and 14 more..
Kofta Curry

Oil, Onion, diced fine, Carrot, peeled and diced fine and 24 more..

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

21

Points
20

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Also Try

Curry Scallops

Scallops, Olive oil, Garlic, crushed, Onion, finely diced and 7 more..
Curried Kumera

Vegetable oil, Mustard seeds, Ground cumin and 10 more..
Curried Lentils
Curried Couscous
Curried Red Lentil Dahl

Olive oil, Onion, diced, Garlic, minced, Bay leaf and 10 more..
Curried Chickpeas and Veggies

Olive oil, Garlic cloves and 10 more..
Curry Anise Veggie Bean Melody

Onion, chopped, Olive oil, Butter beans and 4 more..
Curried Cauliflower and Spinach

Cauliflower, broken into florets, Vegetable oil and 9 more..
Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes

Red potatoes, peeled and cubed, Brown mustard seeds and 14 more..
Curried Mustard Greens with Kidney Beans

Mustard greens, Ghee (clarified butter), Shallots, chopped and 6 more..