Ingredients

• For Koftas:
• 5 - Potatoes (Boiled and mashed)
• 1 Cup - Spinach (chopped)
• 1/2 Cup - Fenugreek leaves (chopped)
• 1/2 Cup - Coriander leaves (chopped)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp - Lime juice
• 1/2 cup - Besan (Gram flour)
• 1/4 tsp - Red chilli powder
• Oil for frying
• For Gravy:
• 2 - Onions (finely chopped)
• 1 -Tomato (large, pureed)
• 1 cup - Plain yogurt (dahi)
• 1 cup - Milk
• 1/4 cup - Cream
• 1/2 tsp - Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp - Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp - Sugar
• Salt
• 1/4 tsp - Garam masala powder
• 4 tbsp -Oil
• Grind to paste:
• 10 - Almonds
• 2 tbsp - Poppy Seeds
• 1 tbsp - Ginger pieces
• 5 - Garlic cloves
• 3 - Green chillies

How to Make Lucknowi Koftas

• For Kofta:
• Mix all the ingredients for kofta together, divide into equal portions, shape into balls and deep-fry till golden in colour. Drain the excess oil in an absorbent paper and keep aside.
• For Gravy:
• Heat oil in a pan, fry the onions until they turn golden brown, add the ground ingredients and fry for a few minutes.
• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, sugar, and salt and again stir and fry for a few seconds.
• Add tomato puree and cook everything on high heat, stirring continuously. Cook till the oil begins to separate.
• Now add yoghurt, milk and cream and stir continuously till the oil begins to separate.
• Add a cup of water and bring to boil; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the gravy thickens.
• To serve, place the fried koftas in a serving dish and pour the hot gravy over it. Garnish with garam masala powder and chopped coriander.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipes