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Papita ke Kofte(Green Papaya Dumplings in Gravy)



For Kofta
Raw (green) papaya- 1
Salt- 1.5 tsp
Chilli powder- 1 tsp (to taste)
Besan- 1/2 cup
Ajwain- 1/2 to 1 tsp
Water - as reqd

For Gravy
Tomato Puree (Thick)- 1 cup
Onion grated- 2
Ginger- garlic paste- 1 tbsp
Turmeic powder- 1 tsp
Coriander powder- 1.5 tsp
Cumin powder- 1 tsp
Chilli powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala- 1 tsp
Chopped Coriander leaves- to garnish
Oil- as required
Salt- as per taste
Water- 1.5 cup
Can sprinkle a little black salt(kala namak) if u like the flavour- I love it

To make koftas
Grate the papaya. sprinkle salt and leave for sometime.
Papaya lets go of water. Squeeze out water, add salt,chilli powder,ajwain and 2-3 tbsp besan. Form balls, if balls are tight, roll in dry besan and fry.Test fry one. Or else, Mix besan with salt and water to form batter. dip koftas and fry. Drain and keep aside

For gravy
Heat Oil.Add ginger-garlic paste and fry well. Then, put in grated onions and fry till golden.
Pour in tomato puree and fry till it changes colour to a dark blood red.
Add spices except garam masala and salt and fry adding some more oil till paste leaves sides of the vessel and thickens.
Now add the fried koftas and toss. Pour in water,stir and let boil till koftas soften, approximately 7 minutes.
Sprinkle garam masala and let Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

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