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Cabbage Koftas ~ Helping Hands for Hurricane Sandy #SundaySupper

Delicious Indian Spiced Cabbage Balls/Dumplings simmered in a Tomato Gravy!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

For the Koftas

  • Cabbage Shredded-2 cups
  • Gram Flour Besan-3/4 cup
  • Crushed Ginger-1 tsp
  • Dried Sweetened Cranberries-1 cup
  • Cashews chopped-1/2 cup
  • Ground Coriander-1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds- 1tsp
  • Salt-1 tsp
  • Oil-to deep fry

For the Gravy

  • Onion Medium-1 finely chopped
  • Crushed Ginger-1 tsp
  • Crushed Garlic-1 tsp
  • Medium Tomatoes-3 pureed
  • Ground Cumin-1 tsp
  • Ground Coriander-1 tsp
  • Garam Masala-1 tsp
  • Turmeric-1/2 tsp
  • Red chili powder-1/2 tsp
  • Salt- to taste
  • Sugar-1 tsp
  • water-1 1/2 cups
  • Oil 2-3 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves- for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a deep fry pan heat oil on medium.
  • In a microwave safe dish soften the shredded cabbage for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Mix all Kofta Ingredients and roll into small balls.
  • Deep fry the balls in the oil in batches until golden on all sides and keep aside.
  • In a separate pan heat the oil and add onions.
  • Fry for about 4 minutes until golden and add the ginger and garlic.
  • Add the tomatoes and spices and cook until oil starts to separate from the sides.
  • Add the water, bring to a boil.Lower the heat and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Adjust the seasonings.Your gravy is ready.
  • When its time to serve, just add the balls into the gravy and cook for about 7-8 minutes. Garnish with Coriander.
  • Serve hot with Naan, Roti or Rice.