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🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kathal Kofta Curry

🇮🇳 Indian

Raw jackfruit kofta in rich cashew-tomato gravy, the festive vegetarian centrepiece. Restaurant comfort, home kitchen effort — the masala does the heavy lifting. Serve with jeera rice or flaky parathas.

Prep 24 min Cook 50 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Heavy Cream1/4 cup
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely chopped
  • Tomato3, chopped
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Potato3 medium, cubed
  • Cashews1/4 cup
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Jackfruit500 g, raw and cubed

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fry the onions with a pinch of salt till deep golden; eight to ten minutes, and worth every one.

  2. 2

    Add ginger garlic paste and green chili; stir till the raw smell disappears.

  3. 3

    Tip in the tomato and the ground spices; bhunao until thick, glossy and the oil separates.

  4. 4

    Stir in the jackfruit and potato, saute five minutes, then add hot water and cook covered until done.

  5. 5

    Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Hot water, never cold, keeps the gravy from turning greasy and dull.

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Video: Kathal Kofta Curry | कटहल कोफता करी | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana · on YouTube