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Lotus Stem Koftas in Silky Gravy Recipe

Lotus Stem Koftas in Silky Gravy Recipe

By Admin
Prep Time Total in 35 M
Course Lunch
Cuisine North Indian Recipes
Diet Vegetarian

This gravy is one of a perfect delight for your gorgeous evenings. Innovative and simple, this unique recipe will take you on an heavenly gastronomical trip. Make these for your guests at home or for Weekend house parties. You can also make this delicious recipe for your pot luck parties and treat your friends and family. 

Ingredients

  • 1 Lotus Stem
  • For Koftas
  • 2 tablespoons Gram flour (besan)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
  • Salt
  • as per taste
  • Oil
  • to fry
  • For gravy
  • 2 Onions
  • 1/2 inch Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
  • 4 cloves Cloves (Laung)
  • 4 Whole Black Peppercorns
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Butter (Salted)
  • 1 cup Fresh cream
  • For chilli oil
  • 2 teaspoons Butter (Salted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Lotus Stem Koftas in Silky Gravy recipe, take 5-6 round slices of the lotus stem and grate rest of it completely

Step 2

Mix all the ingredients of the Koftas and the grated lotus stem

Step 3

Roll out 10 to12 balls out of it and fry well in oil till it turns golden brown

Step 4

Keep it aside

Step 5

Fry the slices of the lotus stem (for garnishing) and keep them aside

Step 6

The next step is to prepare the gravy

Step 7

Put water on boil

Step 8

Once it is boiled, add all the ingredients of the gravy except butter

Step 9

Let the ingredients boil well till the water is reduced to 1/3 rd of its quantity

Step 10

Let the mixture cool down

Step 11

Once it is cooled, grind well

Step 12

Next, heat butter in a heavy bottomed pan and add cream

Step 13

Once you add the cream, add the onion mixture into it and mix well

Step 14

Fry the mixture well and simmer for about 10 minutes

Step 15

Once done, add Kofta balls into it

Step 16

Mix properly and let it cook for about a minute more

Step 17

 Next, we will make the chilli oil

Step 18

Heat butter in a tadka pan and add red chilli powder in it

Step 19

Let it cool down

Step 20

Now take the gravy out in a bowl and garnish it with chilli oil, fried stem slices and mint leaves

Step 21

Serve Lotus Stem Koftas in Silky Gravy along with Boondi Raita and Whole Wheat Laccha Paratha for a weekday meal

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