Makai Kofta Aur Hariyali Curry

Makai Kofta Aur Hariyali Curry

America meets india. Grated american corn dumplings in a coconut milk and coriander flavoured gravy, which is sure to tickle and tease your gastronomic senses!

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

For The Makai Koftas1/4 cup grated corn (makai)
1 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
2 tsp chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
salt to taste

For The Hariyali Curry1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
6 mm (1/4") piece of cinnamon (dalchini)
2 cardamoms (elaichi)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tsp cornflour dissolved with 1/4 cup water
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into The Hariyali Paste1 cup roughly chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
3 green chillies

For The Garnish2 tsp fresh cream

Method 
For the makai koftas

1. Mix all the ingredients for the koftas with 1 teaspoon of water and make a thick dough.
2. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into small balls.
3. Gently place the balls on a microwave-proof plate and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Keep aside.

For the hariyali curry

1. Combine the oil, ginger-garlic paste, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves in a microwave-proof bowl, cover with a lid and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
2. Add the hariyali paste, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Add the coconut milk, cornflour mixture and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes,while stirring once after 1 minute.

How to proceed

1. Just before serving, gently add the koftas to the curry and microwave on high for 1 minute.
2. Serve hot garnished with cream.