Baby corn kofta curry

Servings: 3
Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Frying time: 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Total time: 45 minutes.

The first bite will overwhelm you with mouth melting kofta flavour, the next bite will delight you with the spice mix and rich taste of fresh cream. Have a unique taste of ‘Baby corn kofta curry’. The lip smacking bliss, that comes from this baby corn kofta curry.

“Baby Corn Kofta Curry” with the richness of khoa is a luxurious twist on a beloved classic. The tender baby corn is blended into soft, flavourful koftas, while the addition of fresh cream to the gravy gives it a creamy, mildly sweet depth that elevates every bite.

This dish brings together the delicate crunch of baby corn and the velvety smoothness of a royal-style curry, making it perfect for festive occasions or special family meals. Served with Naan, Paratha, or Jeera Rice, it’s a recipe that turns an ordinary day into a celebration of flavours.

Ingredients:

For kofta:

Baby corn: 4 no. (150-200 gm)
Khoa: 50 gm.
Corn flour: 1 tablespoon
Maida (refined flour): 1 teaspoon
Green chilli: 1 no.
Salt: ½ teaspoon
Refined oil/ cooking oil: for deep frying

For gravy:

Oil: 2 tablespoon
Roasted cumin powder: ½ teaspoon
Onion: 100 gm.
Tomato: 50 gm.
Ginger: 2” pieces
Garlic: 4-5 flakes
Chilli powder: 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder: ½ teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
Garam masala powder: ½ teaspoon
Salt: ½ teaspoon
Fresh cream: 2 tablespoon
Green coriander leaves: 20 gm.
Water: 1 cup

Preparation:

For kofta:

Grate the baby corn, chop green chilli, put into mixing bowl, and add all ingredients of kofta except oil mix well and make dough for kofta.
Divide this dough into 10 -12 part, Shape this dough into balls (kofta), keep aside.

For gravy:

Chop onion, garlic, ginger and tomato; grind to make smooth paste, keep aside.

Method:

Heat the oil in a fry pan; deep fry the kofta (ball) till it turns golden brown in colour from all sides. Keep aside.
Heat 2 tablespoon of oil, when it smokes, add cumin sputter for few seconds, add ground paste, stir and fry on medium low flame till liquid dries up , add salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and coriander powder, stir for couple of minutes on low flame.
Add fresh cream and fry it on lower flame (2-3 minutes) add water slowly and boil the gravy. Lower the flame and boil it for couple of minutes, add fried kofta and cover it.
Put off the flame, kofta is ready after 5-10 minutes.
Transfer the ‘Baby corn kofta curry’ into the serving bowl, garnish with the fresh cream and chopped green coriander. Serve hot.