Description:
Looking for a healthy and delicious snack? These Avocado Koftas are the perfect choice! Lightly fried with minimal oil, they make for a great appetizer. Serve them with your favorite condiment, or add them to a rich tomato-onion gravy for a fulfilling dish. Whether for a party or a casual gathering, these koftas are sure to be a hit with your guests!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1 Carrot (Gajjar), grated
- Sooji (Semolina/ Rava), or breadcrumbs for dusting
- 1 tablespoon Rice flour (if required)
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, chopped
- 2 Green Chillies, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon Tamarind Water, or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Oil, for shallow frying
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons Garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Salt, to taste
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Instructions
- Start by peeling and mashing the avocado with a fork in a bowl.
- In a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and fry the grated carrots over medium-high heat for about a minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cooked carrot, chopped onions, grated ginger and garlic, green chilies, and coriander leaves.
- Add all the spices, salt, tamarind water (or lime juice), and mix well.
- If the mixture is too wet to form koftas, add 1 tablespoon of rice flour and stir to absorb the moisture.
- Shape the mixture into oval-shaped koftas, slightly larger than a ping pong ball, and place them on a plate.
- Coat each kofta by rolling it in semolina or breadcrumbs.
- Heat some oil in a skillet and place the prepared koftas, leaving space between each. Fry on medium heat for about 5 minutes on one side, then turn them over and fry until browned and crispy.
- Once crispy, remove the koftas from the skillet and serve hot.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy your Pan Fried Avocado Koftas with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and a cup of Masala Chai for a perfect evening snack!
