🌱 Daily Vegetarian Recipe

17th September 2025, Wednesday
Saffron Infused Pumpkin Kofta Curry
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Saffron Infused Pumpkin Kofta Curry

Ingredients

- For the Kofta: - 2 cups grated pumpkin - 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes - 1/4 cup chickpea flour (besan) - 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves - 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder - Salt to taste - Oil for frying - For the Curry: - 2 tablespoons oil - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1 large onion, finely chopped - 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste - 2 large tomatoes, pureed - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder - 1/4 teaspoon garam masala - 1/4 cup yogurt, whisked - Salt to taste - A few strands of saffron, soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk - 2 tablespoons fresh cream - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Kofta: - In a large mixing bowl, combine grated pumpkin, mashed potatoes, chickpea flour, coriander leaves, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency. - Shape the mixture into small round balls (koftas). - Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the koftas until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel. 2. Prepare the Curry: - Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. - Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. - Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears. - Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil starts separating from the masala. - Mix in turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. - Lower the heat and gradually add the whisked yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling. - Add salt to taste and let the curry simmer for 5-7 minutes. - Stir in the saffron-infused milk, and let the curry simmer for another 2 minutes. - Add fresh cream and garam masala, mixing well. Turn off the heat. 3. Assemble the Dish: - Just before serving, gently add the fried pumpkin koftas to the curry and allow them to soak in the flavors for a few minutes. - Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

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