Kathal Kofta Curry - Jackfruit balls in gravy

Ingredients for Kofta

1.Jackfruit - 1cup(boiled and mashed)
2.Paneer - 1cup(squeaze out all the excess moisture)
3.Ginger garlic paste - 1tsp
4.Green chilly - 2nos(chopped)
5.Cumin seeds - 1/2tsp
6.Chat masala - 1tsp
7.Salt to taste
8.Refined oil for deep frying

Method

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make several balls out of the entire mixture.Deep fry until golden brown

Ingredients for gravy

1.Onion - 1big size
2.Ginger - 2inch
3.Garlic - 5 to 6 cloves(thick ones)
4.Tomato - 2nos big size
5.Sugar - 1tsp
6.Turmeric powder - 1tsp
7.Almonds - 6nos(soaked in water)
8.Coriander powder - 1tsp
9.Cumin powder - 1tsp
10.Refined oil - 4tsp
11.Bay leaf - 2nos
12.Garam masala - 1tsp
13.Coriander and fresh cream for garnishing
14.Kashmiri red chilly powder - 1tsp

Method
Make a paste of onion,ginger,garlic,tomato,almond.Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan.Add sugar and heat,till it caramelizes.Add bay leaf and the paste.Stir fry till fat starts releasing.Mix in  turmeric powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,salt.Add a little water to form a thick gravy.Toss in the jackfruit koftas and cook for 30seconds, once turning the sides of koftas.Switch off the flame and add garam masala.Keep it covered for 15minutes till koftas absorbs some moisture.Serve hot and garnish with coriander leaves and fresh cream.