leftover roti kofta curry recipe | basi chapati ke kofte | bachi roti ke kofta with detailed photo and video recipe. an easy and simple gravy based curry recipe made with leftover rotis and potato kofte. it is an ideal sabji recipe that is not only an ideal alternative to the malai kofta but also consumes any leftover rotis. these koftas can be easily used in any type of recipe including the biriyani, pulao or even served as a deep-fried snack.
leftover roti kofta curry recipe | basi chapati ke kofte | bachi roti ke kofta with step by step photo and video recipe. kofta recipes are extremely popular not just in india, but also in other countries too. generally, these kofta’s are made with either choice of meat or with mixed vegetables or paneer. but you may also prepare these with leftover roti, chapati or even naan to prepare an ideal gravy based sabji curry for your lunch and dinner.
well, i assume leftover roti or chapati is a common problem for most of us. we generally make a roll, or apply ghee and sugar to make a roll and serve it to kids or adults. this would be an ideal choice, but i guess it could be monotonous if we repeat the same. it’s always good to have sufficient leftover recipe options and keep rotating those. this is recipe for preparing kofta balls using chapati is very new and when served you may not easily identify the difference between paneer or meat kofte’s. well, it could be dense if you use maida based roti or naan, but wheat flour-based kofta’s are perfectly alright. moreover, you can use these for any recipes or even different types of gravies base as per your choice.
furthermore, some more additional tips, suggestions and variants to the leftover roti kofta curry recipe. firstly, the kofta’s are not a replacement to the paneer or meat-based kofta but an alternative to it. hence do not expect the same taste and softness or do not have the same high expectation from it. secondly, the gravy base can be altered and you can use any type of gravy base for it. you can use makhani based sauce, white korma sauce or even coconut-based kurma sauce. finally, if you wish to add more vegetables on top of potatoes, you may very well add to it. i have added only potatoes which is more than sufficient but you may add any choice of boiled vegetables to it.
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Ingredients
for kofta:
- 4 roti / chapati, leftover
- 4 potato, boiled & mashed
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 chilli, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ginger paste
- 2 tbsp cashew & raisins, chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
- oil, for frying
for curry:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 pods cardamom
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 4 cloves
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cup tomato puree
- ½ cup curd
- 2 cup water
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
- 1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
Instructions
how to make kofta using leftover roti:
- firstly, take leftover roti and toast until it turns crisp.
- break 4 toasted roti into mixi jar.
- grind to a fine powder without adding water.
- transfer the roti powder to a large bowl and add 4 potatoes.
- also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp salt, 2 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste.
- further add 2 tbsp cashew & raisins, 2 tbsp coriander.
- mix well forming a soft dough. roti powder helps to absorb moisture from the aloo.
- now prepare ball-sized kofta and deep fry in hot oil.
- stir occasionally, and fry on medium flame until the kofta turns golden brown and crisp.
- drain off and keep fried kofta aside.
how to make restaurant-style curry:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon and 4 cloves. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
- add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
- further add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.
- saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
- now add 2 cup tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the sides.
- also, add ½ cup curd and cook on low flame until the oil separates.
- further, add 2 cup of water and mix adjusting consistency as required.
- once the curry comes to a boil, drop in kofta curry and mix gently.
- cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until the kofta absorb the flavour.
- further add ¼ tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
- finally, garnish roti kofta curry with fresh cream and then enjoy with roti or rice.
Nutrition
how to make basi chapati ke kofte with step by step photo:
how to make kofta using leftover roti:
- firstly, take leftover roti and toast until it turns crisp.
- break 4 toasted roti into mixi jar.
- grind to a fine powder without adding water.
- transfer the roti powder to a large bowl and add 4 potatoes.
- also add ½ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp salt, 2 chilli and ½ tsp ginger paste.
- further add 2 tbsp cashew & raisins, 2 tbsp coriander.
- mix well forming a soft dough. roti powder helps to absorb moisture from the aloo.
- now prepare ball-sized kofta and deep fry in hot oil.
- stir occasionally, and fry on medium flame until the kofta turns golden brown and crisp.
- drain off and keep fried kofta aside.
how to make restaurant-style curry:
- firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, 2 pods cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon and 4 cloves. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
- add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
- further add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt.
- saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
- now add 2 cup tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the sides.
- also, add ½ cup curd and cook on low flame until the oil separates.
- further, add 2 cup of water and mix adjusting consistency as required.
- once the curry comes to a boil, drop in kofta curry and mix gently.
- cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until the kofta absorb the flavour.
- further add ¼ tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp kasuri methi.
- finally, garnish roti kofta curry with fresh cream and then enjoy with roti or rice.
notes:
- firstly, make sure to toast the roti well else it will be difficult to powder.
- also, the roti helps to absorb the moisture from the potato, so add the roti powder accordingly depending on the quality of the potato.
- additionally, the gravy has to be spicy else the kofta will taste bland.
- finally, roti kofta curry recipe is healthy compared to malai kofta as we are not adding maida.