Golden Lentil And Spinach Kofta Curry Recipe

About this recipe

This comforting and flavorful dish features lentil-spinach koftas simmered in a fragrant tomato-coconut curry. Perfectly balanced with spices, it's a hearty dinner option.

Ingredients

• - Baby Tomatoes
• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 100 g Garlic
• loose Ginger
• 100 g Jeera
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 45 g Garam Masala
• 100G Oleo
• 100 g Salt
• - Coriander Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse and cook the red lentils until soft, then mash them lightly.
2. 2. Finely chop the spinach leaves and mix them with the mashed lentils.
3. 3. Add salt, turmeric, and coriander powder to the lentil-spinach mixture; shape into small koftas.
4. 4. Heat oil in a pan and shallow-fry the koftas until golden brown; set aside.
5. 5. In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
6. 6. Add finely chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant and golden.
7. 7. Purée the tomatoes and add them to the pan; cook until the oil separates.
8. 8. Stir in turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala; mix well.
9. 9. Pour coconut milk into the tomato mixture; bring to a gentle simmer.
10. 10. Add the fried koftas to the curry and simmer for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
11. 11. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.