Chickpea Kofta Sweet Chutney Dip Recipe

Chickpea Kofta Sweet Chutney Dip Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 24 kofta

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup medium-grind bulgur
• salt
• 1/2 cup mango chutney
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• freshly ground black pepper
• canola or grapeseed oil, for frying

Method

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to boil over high heat
2. Add the bulgur and salt the water
3. Cover and remove from heat
4. Set aside until the bulgur is tender, 15 to 20 minutes
5. In a blender or food processor, combine the chutney, lime juice and the 1 tablespoon of cilantro and blend until smooth
6. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside
7. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, coriander, cardamom, cumin and salt and pepper to taste
8. Process until smooth
9. Combine the chickpea mixture with the reserved bulgur and form into balls, about 1 inch in diameter
10. Flatten the balls until they are 1/2-inch patties
11. In a large skillet, heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat
12. Add the kofta and cook, in batches if necessary, turning gently, until golden brown all over, about 15 minutes
13. Serve hot, accompanied by the sauce

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