Corn Kofta Curry

Ingredients :

Corn Kernels : 1 cup
Handful of groundnuts
Green Chillies : 2
Coriander seeds : 1 tbsp
Onions : 2 big sized
Tomato : 2 or 3
Ginger Garlic Paste : 1 tsp
Garam Masala : 1 tsp
Cinnamon Stick : 1" piece
Cloves : 3 or 4
Cumin Seeds : 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
Grated Coconut : 1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp
Corn Flour : 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil

Method :


To Prepare the Koftas :

Peel and chop the one onion into small pieces and keep aside. Grind the corn kernels along with green chillies a smooth or coarse paste. Add the chopped onions, salt and corn flour to it. Mix well and divide the dough into small round balls. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the dough balls till crisp and golden color. Remove from the oil and set aside.

To Prepare the Gravy :

Peel and chop the another onion into small pieces and set aside. Heat one table spoon of oil in a heavy bottomed pan and fry the coriander seeds, groundnuts, cumin seeds, cloves and cinnamon stick till they turn light brown color. Switch off the flame and allow them to cool. In the same pan, add the onions and fry for 2 or 3 minutes. Finally add the grated coconut and turn off the flame. When it cools down, add the roasted spices and grind into a paste. Now add the tomatoes to it and grind into a fine paste.

Heat two table spoons of oil in pan. Add and fry the ginger garlic paste for few minutes. Then add the ground masala, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, garam masala and two cups of water to it. Bring to a boil, then reduce flame and cook for 5 minutes. When the oil comes out, add the deep fried koftas and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.