Pea and Quorn kofta curry
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Deena Kakaya uses peas and Quorn mince to create protein-packed, meat-free koftas. Served with a richly spiced curry sauce, this recipe makes a surprisingly healthy comfort food dish.
Ingredients
Pea and Quorn kofta
- 300g of frozen peas
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion , finely diced
- 150g of Quorn mince, (I used the version that sits in the refrigerator rather than the freezer)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp of tomato purée
- 150ml of water
- 50g of breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp of porridge oats, raw
- 3 tbsp of rice , cooked and cooled
Curry gravy
- 2 tbsp of oil
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 green chillies
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 medium onion , finely chopped
- salt , to taste
- 600g of tinned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 3 tbsp of almonds , soaked in milk
- 150ml of water
Method
1
Start by making the kofta. Boil the peas for 3–4 minutes before draining the water and allowing them to cool and dry completely
2
In a pan heat 2 tbsp. oil before adding the cumin seeds. Allow them to sizzle, then stir in the onion, garlic and salt and sauté until they have softened. Stir in the Quorn mince
3
Sprinkle in the coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder and paprika. Stir the mince thoroughly before adding the tomato purée and water. Cook on a low flame until the moisture has been absorbed, then allow it to cool to room temperature
4
Blitz the peas until smooth in a food processor, then transfer them to a large bowl. Combine the peas and the vegetarian mince mixture, then add the rice, oats and breadcrumbs. Mix well to combine until you have a form-able kofta mix
5
Make the kofta into even sized balls; you will get about 24 from this recipe. Place them in the fridge for at least 1 hour to firm up
6
To make the curry gravy, heat the oil in a heavy-based pan and add the cumin seeds, chillies, cardamom pods, cinnamon and cloves, allowing the cumin seeds to sizzle
7
Add the onion and salt and sauté until the garlic lightly softens. Mix in the tinned tomatoes
8
Sprinkle in the garam masala and bring the curry gravy to a very gentle simmer. Grind the almonds and milk to a paste, then add to the sauce with the water. Simmer the curry gravy until thickened and the water has reduced slightly – this should take approximately 10 minutes
9
To cook the kofta, heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a non-stick pan and gently fry the kofta until they are golden brown all over
10
When you are ready to serve, don’t immerse them completely in the gravy, simply sit them on top as this will ensure that the kofta maintain their shape
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