Vegetarian Kofta Curry

1. Prepare Kofta Paste

Create a coarse paste with garlic, ginger, and green chiles using a food processor. This paste will be used for both the koftas and the curry.

2. Combine Kofta Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine half of the garlic-ginger-chile paste with black beans, spring onions, cilantro, mint, bread crumbs, egg, garam masala, chile powder, and sea salt. Mash and mix until well combined, then shape into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Drizzle with vegetable oil.

3. Bake Koftas

Bake the koftas in a preheated 400-degree oven for 25 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown.

4. Sauté Onions for Curry

Heat some vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté the white onion until translucent. Add the remaining garlic-ginger-chile paste and cook until the onions are golden brown.

5. Prepare Curry Sauce

Add the purée of Roma tomatoes, ground coriander, and ground cumin to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes.

6. Combine Koftas and Sauce

Add the baked koftas to the skillet with the curry sauce, adjusting consistency with water if needed. Simmer until the koftas are warmed through and the sauce has thickened, then season with salt and black pepper.