Aloo Kofta/Potato Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce
This is a continuation of the saga of the Aloo Vadas/Fried Potato Dumplings. I will not write much today except for a little note on the evolution of this dish.
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Now back to the recipe. Ever since I met A, I have been hearing of this dish; obviously his favorite. I also had this the first time I went to his home as a “friend” with no apparent long life “plans”. So this had to be one of the first dishes I had to learn of make among a few from his mom. The Aloo Kofta and the Layered Pineapple Cake made the special appearances on the table for all of his special occasions and special requests. That was before we had kids and then the frequency reduced due to the obvious lack of time and patience, for this does take a long time to make. This time my MIL cooked while I did the rest (photographs and post preparation).
The recipe originally hails from the state of Gujarat; tiny tiny balls of potatoes (about the size of chickpeas) are fried in the same way as the Aloo Vadas and they are simmered in a similar sauce. It is known as the Gori nu Shak (gori= tiny morsels/ball shak: curry). The tedious process of rolling the minuscule vadas gradually gave way to the regular sized vadas which are cooked in the similar way. The change has been made by my MIL.
Do keep in mind that this is a very rich dish. Do not compromise on the oil. If less oil is used, the spice mix will be left uncooked and will get bitter. Not cooked on a daily basis, this is something to indulge and savor; so do it completely when you take so much effort and time to cook.
Aloo Kofta/Potato Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients: ( serves about 8 -10)
- Aloo Vadas (about 35-40)
- 3 medium onions, ground into a paste
- 3/4 cup oil
- 6-7 green cardamom
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
- 8-10 cloves
- 2 inch stick of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- salt
- red chili powder (try to get hold of Kashmiri Chili Powder for more color and less heat) -as per your taste
- 3 tablespoons garlic paste
- 3 full cups thick yogurt/about 700gm (if the yogurt you are using is runny, strain it to drain the water)
- fresh cilantro/coriander leaves, chopped – for garnish
Preparation:
Heat oil in a pan. Add the cinnamon, clove and cardamom; when they sizzle add the ground onion and fry it at medium heat for about 1/2 hour or till light yellowish brown, while constantly stirring so the paste does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Combine the garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric, salt and red chili powder in 1 cup water.Add the above spice mix to the onion paste in the pan.
Fry till till dry and the oil separates, for about 12-15 minutes.
Blend the yogurt smooth in a blender. Switch of the heat of the pan, and add the blended yogurt to pan.
Add about 3 cups of water and switch on the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes switching between low and medium heat. Do not stir; if you do need to stir do it minimally and in a single direction. Yogurt tends to “break” or “split” when cooked over heat.Switch off the heat.
Just before you would want to serve, add the Aloo Vadas to the pan. Switch on the heat; simmer with the Aloo pakoras for about 5-8 minutes at medium heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro if you want and serve immediately.
Serve with rice/pulav or flatbreads. We had ours with pulav with caramelized onions and rotis slathered with ghee. Let me tell you, it is sheer bliss!
If you have left overs, gently save them in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave; if you are re heating on the stove top, do not move it around too much.
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March 16th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!!
March 16th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
This lookd great and ya, a lot of oil, yes?
I love your blog a lot since you describe unusual ingredients in details.
March 16th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
The curry looks so rich and creamy…and the colour you got, wow….yummy recipe, love to try this sometime
March 16th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
the colour… oh my god.. the colour… am literally drooling Soma
March 16th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
just staring at the snaps i can’t resist drooling shamelessly….then what will happen after tasting this delicious dish….?????
March 16th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I’m so glad I subscribed to your blog. I’ve just started venturing into more Indian dishes, and this one definitely looks great. I hope you can check out the murgh makhani I made. Thank you for posting this. I will bookmark this recipe.
March 17th, 2010 at 12:11 am
looks so professional! good one soma
March 17th, 2010 at 1:14 am
A splendid dish! I love it’s color! Lovely shots too.
Cheers,
Rosa
March 17th, 2010 at 1:16 am
OH MY GOSH.. how do I love thee.. This looks so darn fabulous, GOSH, I love it.
March 17th, 2010 at 2:11 am
Love these spicy dishes once in a while. Lucky you Soma … ma in law cooking … you just clicking.
Typical Rajasthani khabar khub bhalo lage … especially jokhon onek kichu ek shonge banano hoye … tobe ami eka pere uthi na.
March 17th, 2010 at 2:24 am
simply delicious soma! love ordering this at restaurants! gotta to try it at home with this recipe!
March 17th, 2010 at 5:08 am
That looks absolutely incredible, a dish to celebrate indeed! All your curry pictures make me weak in the knees
March 17th, 2010 at 5:24 am
The pics are brilliant..and i think i will def try it out some day…
March 17th, 2010 at 5:27 am
I love the looks of it vibrant and colorful and definitely lip smacking delicious.
March 17th, 2010 at 5:28 am
That looks divine… rich and delicious! Love the pictures
March 17th, 2010 at 5:59 am
This is lovely Soma. Sasu Ma’r hather besh bhalo bhalo ranna khacho
March 17th, 2010 at 6:02 am
I have never had this curry. I am so so gonna make this once when i have guest. Then i don’t have to take care of oil as it is party
So rich and delicous looking. I think i want to borrow your MIL for a day as i remember you saying she made those frited potatoes for making this in your other post.
March 17th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Your photos are amazing. Makes one want to grab a plate and add some roti and Aloo Kofta. I like kofta’s. Good post. Thanks for sharing.
March 17th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Soma you’re totally making me drool all over the place here! Adore the colors and texture of the dish
Have a great week,
Gera
March 17th, 2010 at 8:26 am
How do I save them roughly in the fridge?
The curry looks absolutely amazing! Perfect for veggie feasts.
LOL AnA;-)
They do get into to a mush if you don’t do it “gently”….
March 17th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Spectacular Koftas Soma. The color of the curry is making me drool… and I love the copper bowls you have used…
March 17th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Delicious Soma! Looks like a non veg curry. I do not see ginger in the gravy and I have made them only with ginger garlic paste. Would love to try different versions. Great Clicks.
March 17th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Look at the oil sure a rich dish! Something different, I never tasted before
Ur pict reminds a cook book shot, excellent!
March 17th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Loving all the spices and the heat! Gorgeous.
March 17th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I can see why this is a favorite dish! I can almost smell all those wonderful spices by looking at your photos.
March 17th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Delicious Soma!!! Oh how I wish to have these delicious koftas with some roti…. and ya, lovely clicks!!!!
March 17th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Soma, this looks incredible! Oh BTW I really wanted to make your purple potato salad but couldn’t find any purple potatoes (on the inside, they were purple on the outside). But I’m determined to do it as it was so gorgeous!
March 17th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Love the color! So dark and rich! Gori Nu Shaak looks yummmm!
March 17th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Yum! Looks so warm and comforting. I love the copper vessels.
March 17th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Sounds yumm and looks soo gud and loved that serving bowl too!
March 17th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
wow,..:-)
March 17th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Planning for a lunch/dinner for a newly wed couple. I am goin to make this Soma!
March 18th, 2010 at 3:48 am
Wow that dish just jumps out at you n says eat me … lol !
I’ve always had malai kofta but aloo kofta is new to me. Have to try these.
March 18th, 2010 at 6:37 am
This dish sounds excellent, I would love to try!
March 18th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Wow! this is so delicious..beautiful clicks..
March 18th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Delicious, I would love to try this ! Lovely pictures….
March 18th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I love those pots, Soma! The dish sounds delicious, I love Indian flavors…. would love a piece of that bread with a large bowl of that sauce
March 18th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Beautiful pictures…I have to try this recipe….it looks irresistible!
March 18th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
This Aloo kofta is new to me Soma, looks delicious. I only know about Malai Kofta/ Kofta curry. Also loved those beautiful brass vessels you have there.
March 18th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Those looks like meat balls
and the curry gravy looks very delicious and spicy.
March 18th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Soma, really this looks amazing and so delightful! I also like the copper cookware, so cool. The pictures.. so professional. Thanks for sharing Soma.
March 18th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
feels like having it right now from ur pic
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March 30th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Got me very hungry,delicious spread of food