Khubani Ka Kofta (Apricot Dumplings In Rich Mughlai Gravy)

Khubani Ka Kofta– Step by step Recipe of Kubani ka Kofta. These deep-fried koftas made with apricots, paneer and khoa served in rich and spicy gravy. Originally, the term kofta refers to meatballs. In India, the vegetarian version of kofta is very popular. They are made with potatoes, paneer, vegetables and sometimes from raw vegetables too.

A very exquisite dish of Kashmiri cuisine. Koftas has a very nice sweet and tangy taste and special Mughlai Gravy adds a very special taste in it. I am sure this dish will make a special space in your exclusive dinner/lunch menu.

I had learned this exquisite dish from a Kashmiri Pandit family when we were posted in Kashmir. There were so many apricot trees in our house in Srinagar, that I ran out of dishes to make from apricot. My Kashmiri friends came to my rescue and taught me this wonderful recipe. This dish has now become a family favourite and always fetches me compliments from guests at parties. These koftas are so soft and flavorful that they are repeatedly included in my exquisite party menu.

What is khubani?

Khubani is the Urdu term for Apricots. Kofta means balls. So in English, Khubani ka kofta translates to apricot dumplings in rich Mughlai gravy.

Step By Step Recipe of khubani ka kofta:

First Method: (How to make Kofta)

• Firstly, Deseed the apricot and Crushed or chopped it. Picture from net..

• Secondly, In a mixing bowl combine the grated paneer, khoya, ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, fresh coriander, ground cumin and coriander seeds, mustard oil and raisins. make equal size balls out of it and keep them aside.

• Next, Flatten the paneer ball and stuffed it with crushed apricot, cover and make a ball.

• Furthermore, Mash boiled potatoes, add  Cornflour and salt and mix well to make a dough. Make small balls with this dough and flatten it with on palm with the help of little oil.  Put filled Khubani in flatten the dough and roll it to make koftas   (round bite-sized balls) of the dough, dust with flour.

• Finally – Fry these balls in a medium hot oil till golden brown.

Second Method:

In this method, you should take good quality big size khubani, deseed the khubani and fill it with paneer mixture and then cover it with potato mixture. Fry till golden brown.

I am sure you would like to visit few more similar recipes-

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• Stuffed bread with corn and mushroom filling
• Nargisi Kofta- A Mughlai Dish
• PANEER KORMA- A SPICY CURRY
• Dum aloo ( stuffed potatoes in rich gravy)
• Mughlai Kofta Curry || मुगलई कोफ्ता करी

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