Cheese Kofta

Cheese Kofta

Bread crumbs 6-7 tbsp
Cottage cheese grated 4 tbsp
Onion finely chopped 1 no
Roasted peanuts coarsely ground 2 tbsp
Coriander chopped 1 bunch
Green chilli chopped 2 nos
Salt 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/4 tsp
Milk 6-7 tbsp

For the gravy:

Onions grated 3 nos
Ginger grated 1 tbsp
Tomatoes pureed or blanched 3 nos
Curd beaten 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tbsp
Garam maslala powder 1/2 tsp
Water 1 cup approx.
Oil 3 tbsp
Salt To taste


1. Mix bread crumbs, cheese, chopped onion, ground peanuts, chopped coriander, chopped green chilli, salt, chilli powder and garam masala and add enough milk so that balls can be made easily.
2. Form balls and deep fry 3-4 pieces only, at a time on medium fire and keep them aside.


For the gravy

1. Heat oil. Add onions and ginger. Cook till golden brown.
2. Add turmeric, coriander powder and chilli powder.
3. Add tomatoes. Cook till oil separates.
4. Add beaten curd gradually. Cook for 2-3 minutes, till oil separates and the masala turns red again.
5. Add water to make a thick gravy. Add garam masala and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Keep the gravy aside.
6. At the time of serving, boil the gravy. Add koftas. Give one boil again.
7. Serve garnished with sliced coriander leaves.