KOFTA POTATO MEAT BALLS IN SPICY GOAN SAUCE.
 
225gms floury potatoes diced
225gms minced beef or lamb
1 onion finely chopped
1tbso chopped fresh coriander
1 celery stick finely chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
25gms butter
1tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped coriander to garnish.
 
 
SAUCE
1 x 2.5cm (1 inch) cube of fresh ginger and coarsely chopped.
8 garlic cloves peeled
350mls water
4 tbsp vegetable oil
175 – 200gms onions, peeled and chopped
1 ½ - 2 fresh hot green chillies sliced into thin round
1/2tsp ground cumin
½ fresh coconut, finely grated
1/2tsp salt
 
 
METHOD:
 
Boil potatoes till cooked and mash. Mix together with potatoes the rest of the ingredients. Roll into small balls. Fry the balls. Keep them warm.
 
To make the sauce:
Place ginger, garlic, in food processor and blitz. Add 120mls water blend till smooth.
Fry onions in pan, add paste , green chillies, turmeric and cumin stir and fry. Add coconut mild salt and remaining water. Bring to the boil.
 
In a dish place meatballs and pour sauce over. Sprinkle with coriander and serve.