INGREDIENTS

1. For koftas

2. 150gchanna dal, soaked for 2 hours
3. 2mediumonions, peeled,washed and finely chopped
4. 1inchfresh ginger, peeled,washed and chopped
5. 2clovesgarlic, peeled,washed and chopped
6. 3green chilies, washed,ends trimmed and finely chop the rest of the chillies
7. 1tablespoon chopped freshcurry leaves
8. 1tablespoonfresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
9. 2cloves
10. 1/4inchcinnamon sticks
11. 1teaspoonanise seed
12. salt
13. oil, to fry

14. For gravy

15. 1/2cupfresh coconut, ground to a paste
16. 1 1/2teaspoonsginger-garlic paste
17. 1largeonion, peeled,washed and finely chopped
18. 2fresh tomatoes, washed,peeled and finely chopped
19. 1/4teaspoonturmeric powder
20. 2teaspoonsred chili powder
21. 1/2teaspoongaram masala powder
22. 2cloves
23. 1/4inchcinnamon sticks
24. 1/2teaspoonanise seed
25. salt
26. 2tablespoonsoil

DIRECTIONS

1. Grind the chana dal with the cloves, cinnamon stick, aniseeds, ginger and garlic pastes to a paste.
2. Add the finely chopped ingredients with salt to the ground chana dal.
3. Make small balls out of this mixture.
4. Heat oil in a wok.
5. Gently, lower the balls into the hot oil.
6. Deep fry the balls until lightly browned on either side.
7. Drain on clean and absorbent paper towels and keep aside.
8. Now, prepare the gravy.
9. To do so, heat 2 tbsps.
10. of oil in a pan.
11. Add the cloves, aniseeds and cinnamon stick.
12. Stir-fry for a minute.
13. Toss in the onion and stir-fry until it is lightly browned.
14. Add the ginger-garlic paste.
15. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
16. Add the masala{spice} powders and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
17. Then add the tomatoes and salt.
18. Mix well and cook on medium flame until the oil starts leaving the sides of the pan.
19. Now stir in the ground coconut paste.
20. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
21. Add a cup of water.
22. Allow it to boil for 6 minutes.
23. Now, gently add the fried koftas, one by one, and allow this dish to cook on simmer{low flame} for 5 minutes.
24. Garnish with corriander leaves.
25. Serve hot with rotis or rice.
26. Enjoy!