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Vegan Jackfruit Koftas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 People

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the jackfruit:

  • 16 oz Green Jackfruit you can use canned, frozen or fresh
  • 2 cups 500 ml water
  • ¼ tsp salt

Ingredients for making balls:

  • 3/4 cup 120 g chickpea flour or mung dal flour( chickpea flour is easier to find in stores)
  • 1 hot green chili finely chopped ( skip if you do not like heat or use mild chilli)
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves kasoori methi
  • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander or mint

Instructions
 

Preparing Your Jackfruit

  • If frozen, thaw.
  • If canned, drain and rinse.
  • If fresh, peel and chop into small pieces.
  • Boil the chopped jackfruit in 2 cups of water and salt until tender, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes depending on what kind you use.
  • Drain the boiled jackfruit and set it aside.
  • Mash soft jackfruit pieces with a potato masher or food processor

Making Koftas

  • Mix the prepared jackfruit with the rest of the ingredients. Keep mixing until the mixture starts to come together (not too sticky or dry). You may have to add a little more gram flour at this step. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Deep fry the balls in hot oil. Alternatively you can pan fry few balls at a time
  • simmer these meatballs in my Kofta sauce for 5 to 10 minutes
  • Or just enjoy with my delicious coriander and mint chutney as an appetizer or side dish
  • Serve with rice and roti for a delicious vegan Kofta dish!

Notes

1. Adjust spices and heat levels according to personal preference.
2. Serve koftas with rice, roti, or naan for a complete meal.
3. Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or mint before serving.
4. Use a non-stick pan for pan-frying for a healthier option.
5. Experiment with different dipping sauces or chutneys for added variety.