Crispy Pan Fried Avocado Kofta – Healthy Indian Snack Recipe

Pan Fried Avocado Kofta Recipe

Description:
Looking for a healthy snack option? Try these Pan Fried Avocado Koftas! Made with minimal oil, these koftas are perfect for house parties or can be added to gravies for a delightful main course. Packed with flavor, they are both light and delicious.

Cuisine: Indian
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 carrot, grated
• Semolina or breadcrumbs (as needed)
• 1 tbsp rice flour
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp grated garlic
• 1 tsp tamarind water (or lemon juice)
• 2 tbsp oil
• Spices:
  • 2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt, to taste

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Avocado: Peel and mash the avocado using a fork in a bowl.

2. Cook the Carrot: Heat oil in a pan, add the grated carrot, and cook on high heat for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and transfer it to a bowl.

3. Mix Ingredients: Add the cooked carrot, mashed avocado, chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and fresh coriander to the bowl.

4. Add Spices: Add garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, black pepper, turmeric powder, tamarind water (or lemon juice), and salt. Mix everything well.

5. Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too wet, add rice flour to help bind it together.

6. Shape the Koftas: Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round balls using your hands. Set aside.

7. Coat the Koftas: In a plate, spread semolina or breadcrumbs. Gently roll each kofta in the semolina until it’s evenly coated on all sides.

8. Fry the Koftas: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the koftas in the pan and fry them on all sides for about 5 minutes or until they turn golden and crispy.

9. Serve: Once cooked, remove from the pan and serve hot with coriander-mint chutney and masala chai as a perfect evening snack.

Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Pan Fried Avocado Koftas!