Thotakura masala/ Dahi masala hara koftas is an excellent and classic green vegetable kofta curry made with some exotic flavors
- In a bowl, put in the amaranth leaves,hing, chili powder, a little salt, sesame seeds, green chilies, ginger garlic paste, and chickpea flour. Mix and just rest this mixture for about 2-3 minutes till little moisture oozes out.
- Mix all these ingredients well together without adding water. Shape them into lime sized roundels and keep aside.
- In a hot pan, add oil and deep fry these Amaranth dumplings on a medium heat so that they get cooked nicely. It takes about 6 to 7 minutes to cook.
- Fry till they turn golden in color and crispy.
- For gravy: Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, onions and salt mix it.
- Now add turmeric powder, tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder and stir well.
- Put the lid on and cook well till the tomatoes are totally mashed. Add the koftas and gently stir and then addyogurtand mix well.
- Add little water and bring to one boil and switch off the stove. Serve with hot steamed rice, roti or chapatti.